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horned owl

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. horned owlnoun

    large owls having prominent ear tufts

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  1. horned owlnoun

    An owl of the genus Bubo native to the Americas, among the largest types of owls.

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  1. Horned owl

    The American (North and South America) horned owls and the Old World eagle-owls make up the genus Bubo, at least as traditionally described. The genus name Bubo is Latin for owl. This genus contains 10 species that are found in many parts of the world. Some of the largest living Strigiformes are in Bubo. Traditionally, only owls with ear-tufts were included in this genus, but that is no longer the case.

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  1. horned owl

    A horned owl is a type of owl belonging to the genus Bubo, characterized by prominent ear tufts that resemble horns. They are usually large, powerful birds, often seen as symbols of wisdom in western cultures. Various species within the group include the Eurasian eagle-owl, the great horned owl, snowy owl, among others. These birds are known for their sharp talons, keen eyesight and ability to hunt, even in low light conditions.

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  1. Horned owl

    The American horned owls and the Old World eagle-owls make up the genus Bubo, at least as traditionally described. This genus, depending on definition, contains about one or two dozen species of typical owls and is found in many parts of the world. Some of the largest living Strigiformes are in Bubo. Traditionally, only owls with ear-tufts were included here, but that is no longer the case.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of horned owl in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of horned owl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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