HyperDic: tawny_owl

English > 1 sense of the expression tawny owl:
NOUNanimaltawny owl, Strix alucoreddish-brown European owl having a round head with black eyes
English > tawny owl: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningreddish-brown European owl having a round head with black eyes.
SynonymStrix aluco
Member ofStrix, genus Strixowls lacking ear tufts
Broaderowl, bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooternocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
Spanishcárabo
Catalangamarús, Strix aluco

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