owl

Definition

  • noun: a bird that usually hunts at night and that has a large head and eyes, a powerful hooked beak, and strong claws
  • noun: any of an order (Strigiformes) of chiefly nocturnal birds of prey with a large head and eyes, short hooked bill, strong talons, and soft fluffy often brown-mottled plumage
  • synonyms: prowl

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Harry-- Harry, who? Harry Potter, of course. I think I'd know if Harry Potter was in my house, wouldn't I? His trunk's in the kitchen... and his owl. But no, dear. I seriously doubt that. Harry? Did someone say Harry? Me, nosey. (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • (..) All mine. Each and every one. Ex-students, I mean. You recognise Barnabas Cuffe? Editor of the Daily Prophet. Always takes my owl should I wish to register an opinion on the news of the day. Gwenog Jones, captain of the Holyhead Harpies. Free tickets (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince