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HORNOWL, HORNED-OWL
\hˈɔːnə͡ʊl], \hˈɔːnəʊl], \h_ˈɔː_n_əʊ_l]\
Definitions of HORNOWL, HORNED-OWL
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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A
species
of
owl
,
so
called
from
two
tufts
of
feathers
on
its
head
,
like
horns.
1899
- The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons
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