Owl vs. Owlet

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.

Owletnoun

A young owl; owling.

Owlnoun

(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.

Owletnoun

One of a species of small owls, such as Athene noctua.

Owlnoun

The owl pigeon.

Owletnoun

An owlet moth.

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.

Owletnoun

A small owl; especially, the European species (Athene noctua), and the California flammulated owlet (Megascops flammeolus).

Owlnoun

A variety of the domestic pigeon.

Owletnoun

young owl

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.