OWLISH

owlish

(adjective) resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

owlish (comparative more owlish, superlative most owlish)

Resembling or characteristic of an owl.

Wise and solemn.

• R. M. Ballantyne, Blown to Bits or, The Lonely Man of Rakata

Stupid; dull-looking.

Synonyms

• (like an owl): owllike, owly, strigine

Anagrams

• lowish

Source: Wiktionary


Owl"ish, a.

Definition: Resembling, or characteristic of, an owl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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