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owl - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'owl' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Owl [ n.]
- Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
- A variety of the domestic pigeon.
2 . Owl [ v. i.]
- To pry about; to prowl.
- To carry wool or sheep out of England.
- Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.