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

  • (..) . . .that you both receive. . . . . .Special Awards for Services to the School. Thanks, sir. Now, Mr. Weasley, if you would. . . . . .have an owl deliver these release papers to Azkaban. l believe we want our gamekeeper back. First, l want to thank you, Harry. You must have shown me (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
  • (..) Say it. l'm doomed. -You're doomed. -Hi, Harry. l'm Colin Creevey. l'm in Gryffindor too. Hi, Colin. Nice to meet you. Ron, is that your owl? Bloody bird's a menace. Oh, no. Look, everyone. Weasley's got himself a Howler. Go on, Ron. l ignored one (..)
    2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets