owl

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q8021345}}Any of various [[bird of prey|birds of prey]] of the order {{taxfmt|Strigiformes|order}}, families {{taxfmt|Strigidae|order}} and {{taxfmt|Tytonidae|order}}, that are primarily [[nocturnal]] and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. {{defdate|from 8th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing [[wise]] or [[serious]], or being nocturnally active. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
3. An [[owl pigeon]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|politics|uncommon}} A [[politician]] with [[moderate]] views that are neither [[hawkish]] nor [[dovish]].
5. Any of various [[nymphalid]] butterflies, especially in the [[genus]] {{taxlink|Caligo|genus}}, having large [[eyespot]]s on the wings.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|archaic|intransitive}} To [[smuggle]] [[contraband]] [[goods]].

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