owl

UK /aʊ(ə)l/ US /aʊ(ə)l/
noun 8verb 1

Definitions

noun

1

Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, families Strigidae and Tytonidae, that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.

A group of owls is called a parliament.

2

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

3

An owl pigeon.

4

A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.

5

Any of various nymphalid butterflies, especially in the genus Caligo, having large eyespots on the wings.

verb

1

To smuggle contraband goods.

noun

1

Initialism of Older Women's League.

2

Initialism of Web Ontology Language (The order of the letters is discussed at Web Ontology Language § Acronym.)

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