owl

Meanings

• noun

  A large nocturnal bird of prey with a round face, large heads, and no ear feathers. They have large, forward-facing eyes and are known for their ability to rotate their heads almost fully around.

  - "The owl hooted in the forest."
  - "Several owls roosted in the old tree."
  - "The owl is a symbol of wisdom."

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Pronunciation

1. /aʊl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762729"

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Antonyms

lark

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with owl
owl , prowl , howl , prowl

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Variants

List of all variants of owl that leads to same result
owl , owls , douroucouli , owl monkey , owl monkeys , barn owl , barn owls , barred owl , barred owls , burrowing owl , burrowing owls , elf owl , elf owls , great horned owl , great horned owls , horned owl , horned owls , night owl , night owls , northern spotted owl , northern spotted owls

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Etymology

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Old English ulf, meaning 'owl'. This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *ulfo, which also meant 'owl'.

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Trivia

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1. Owls have an exceptional ability to turn their heads almost completely around.

2. There are over 200 different species of owls.

3. Owls do not have the ability to move their eyes in their sockets, so they have to turn their entire head to look in a new direction.

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Related Concepts

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1. nocturnal animals: Owls belong to the order Strigiformes, which includes other nocturnal animals such as barn owls, eagle-owls, and screech-owls.

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Culture

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Owls have been a symbol of wisdom in various cultures throughout history. They are often featured in literature, art, and mythology. In Greek mythology, for instance, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, was often depicted with an owl.

How to Memorize "owl"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize an owl, try visualizing its large, round head with its forward-facing eyes and beak. Imagine its wings spread wide as it flies silently through the forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'owl' with the word 'wisdom'. When you see the word 'owl', think of something wise and knowledgeable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Only wise owls live in the wood' to help remember the word 'owl'.

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