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owlism


Meanings
  • noun

    A term used to describe the fascination or study of owls and owl-related phenomena.

    - "His hobby was owlism, and he had a collection of over 50 owl figurines."
    - "She was an expert in owlism and had written several books on the subject."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with owlism
owl , prowl , bowl
Variants
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ableism , ableisms , ableist
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'oulos', meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'. Owls were long believed to be wise creatures due to their nocturnal nature and sharp eyesight.


Trivia
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  1. Owls are the only birds that can turn their heads all the way around in a full circle.

  2. There are over 200 species of owls found worldwide.

  3. Owls have excellent night vision and can see in complete darkness.


Related Concepts
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  1. Ornithology: The scientific study of birds, which includes the study of owls and other birds of prey.

  2. Owlish: Relating to owls or having the characteristics of an owl, such as being wise or nocturnal.


Culture
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Owlism has been a popular area of study and fascination for many people, particularly those interested in nature, mythology, and folklore. Owls have been depicted in art, literature, and mythology throughout history, often symbolizing wisdom, mystery, and the night.

How to Memorize "owlism"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an owl perched on a tree branch, with its big, round eyes staring at you.
    - Visualize the sound of an owl hooting in the forest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'owlism' with the image of an owl.
    - Think of the word 'wise' when you hear the word 'owlism'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'owlism' starts with the letter 'o' and has the same number of letters as the number of toes on an owl's feet (usually 4 or 5).


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