hawk owl

/hɔk aʊl/
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Other forms: hawk owls

Definitions of hawk owl
  1. noun
    grey-and-white diurnal hawk-like owl of northern parts of the northern hemisphere
    synonyms: Surnia ulula
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    type of:
    bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter, owl
    nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
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