Owl

Pronunciation: /aʊl/

Definitions of owl

noun a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a hooked beak, and strong talons

Example Sentences

A1 The owl is a nocturnal bird.

A2 I saw an owl perched on a branch in the forest.

B1 Owls have excellent night vision and hearing.

B2 The owl hooted softly as it flew overhead.

C1 The owl's camouflage allows it to blend in seamlessly with its surroundings.

C2 Researchers have discovered new species of owls in remote regions of the rainforest.

Examples of owl in a Sentence

formal The owl is known for its nocturnal habits and exceptional hunting skills.

informal I spotted an owl perched on a tree branch while I was out for a walk last night.

slang That party was a real hoot, just like an owl!

figurative She had the wisdom of an owl when it came to making important decisions.

Grammatical Forms of owl

• past tense: hooted
• plural: owls
• comparative: more owl-like
• superlative: most owl-like
• present tense: hooting
• future tense: will owl
• perfect tense: have owled
• continuous tense: is owling
• singular: owl
• positive degree: wise
• infinitive: to owl
• gerund: owling
• participle: owled

Origin and Evolution of owl

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'owl' originated from the Old English word 'ule' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'uwwalon'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'owl' has retained its basic meaning of a nocturnal bird of prey over the centuries, but its usage has expanded to include various symbolic meanings in different cultures such as wisdom, intelligence, and mystery.