hoot owl


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hoot owl

 (ho͞ot)
n.
Any of various owls having a hooting cry.
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hoot owl

n
(Animals) any owl that utters a hooting cry, as distinct from a screech owl
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Noun1.hoot owl - any owl that hoots as distinct from screechinghoot owl - any owl that hoots as distinct from screeching
bird of Minerva, bird of night, owl, hooter - nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
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