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owllike — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : like that of an owl an ancient and owllike demeanor R.L.Stevenson … Useful english dictionary
owl — owllike, adj. /owl/, n. 1. any of numerous, chiefly nocturnal birds of prey, of the order Strigiformes, having a broad head with large, forward directed eyes that are usually surrounded by disks of modified feathers: many populations are… … Universalium
northernharrier — northern harrier n. A slim bodied hawk (Circus cyaneus) found in marshy areas of northern North America and Eurasia, having an owllike face and a white patch on the tail. Also called hen harrier, marsh hawk. * * * … Universalium
douroucouli — /door euh kooh lee/, n. a small, nocturnal South American monkey of the genus Aotus, having large, owllike eyes: in danger of extinction. Also, douricouli /door i kooh lee/. Also called night monkey, owl monkey. [ < F; recorded by A. von Humboldt … Universalium
Tibet — /ti bet /, n. an administrative division of China, N of the Himalayas: prior to 1950 a theocracy under the Dalai Lama; the highest country in the world, average elevation ab. 16,000 ft. (4877 m). 1,250,000; 471,660 sq. mi. (1,221,599 sq. km). Cap … Universalium
owl — [[t]aʊl[/t]] n. 1) orn any of numerous chiefly nocturnal birds of prey comprising the order Strigiformes, having a broad head with large, forward directed eyes that are usu. surrounded by disks of modified feathers 2) night owl 3) a person of… … From formal English to slang
owl — [oul] n. [ME owle < OE ule, akin to Ger eule < IE echoic base * ul > L ulula, owl, ululare, to howl] any of a worldwide order (Strigiformes) of predatory night birds distinguished by a large, flat face, eyes surrounded by stiff feathered … English World dictionary
strigine — ˈstrīˌjīn, jə̇n adjective Etymology: New Latin Strig , Strix + English ine : relating to the Strigidae : owllike * * * strīˈgine adjective 1. Owl like 2. Of the owls • • • M … Useful english dictionary
