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owl

/aʊl/

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1 · noun

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

猫头鹰

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An owl called from the trees after dark.
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天黑后，树丛里传来猫头鹰的叫声。
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Pronunciation: /aʊl/

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