screech owl

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skreech oul]
- /skritʃ aʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skreech oul]
- /skritʃ aʊl/

Definitions of screech owl words

noun screech owl any of numerous small American owls of the genus Otus, having hornlike tufts of feathers, as O. asio, of eastern North America. 1
noun screech owl (not in technical use) any owl having a harsh cry, especially the barn owl. 1
noun screech owl variety of nocturnal bird 1
noun screech owl a small North American owl, Otus asio, having ear tufts and a reddish-brown or grey plumage 0
noun screech owl any owl that utters a screeching cry 0
noun screech owl any of various small New World owls (genus Otus) of a worldwide family (Strigidae), characterized by feathered ear tufts and an eerie, wailing cry rather than a hoot 0

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Origin of screech owl

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95

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Parts of speech for Screech owl

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screech owl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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