owl

/aʊl/
noun
  1. A bird of prey with large eyes, a hooked beak, and a round face, known for being active at night and for its hooting call.
    • An owl hooted from the tree outside my window last night.
    • Owls have excellent night vision and can turn their heads almost all the way around.
    • The barn owl is known for its heart-shaped face and silent flight.
  2. A person who stays up late at night (often called a 'night owl').
    • My brother is a real owl; he never goes to bed before 2 a.m.
    • As an owl, I do my best work after midnight.
    • She's a night owl, so morning meetings are always hard for her.
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