Owl vs. Strigine
Owlnoun
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.
Owlnoun
(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.
Owlnoun
The owl pigeon.
Owlnoun
Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidæ. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
Owlnoun
A variety of the domestic pigeon.
Owlverb
To pry about; to prowl.
Owlverb
To carry wool or sheep out of England.
Owlverb
Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.
Owlnoun
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
Owl
Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes , which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl.
Strigineadjective
Of or pertaining to owls.
Strigineadjective
Of or pertaining to owls; owl-like.
Owl Illustrations
Strigine Illustrations
