owl
noun/aʊl/
Frequency rank: #4,951 most common English word
Meaning
a nocturnal bird with large eyes, a hooked beak, and the ability to rotate its head widely.
Example sentence
The owl hooted softly from its branch in the old oak tree.
Synonyms & related words
- raptor
- nightbird
- hooter
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