Definitions for owlishˈaʊ lɪʃ

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

owl•ishˈaʊ lɪʃ(adj.)

  1. resembling or characteristic of an owl.

Origin of owlish:

1605–15

owl′ish•ness(n.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. owlish(adj)

    resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance

Wiktionary

  1. owlish(Adjective)

    resembling or characteristic of an owl

  2. owlish(Adjective)

    wise and solemn


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