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snowy owl
noun
- a diurnal, Arctic and subarctic owl, Nyctea scandiaca, having white plumage with dark brown markings.
snowy owl
noun
- a large owl, Nyctea scandiaca, of tundra regions, having a white plumage flecked with brown
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Word History and Origins
Origin of snowy owl1
First recorded in 1775–85
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Example Sentences
The next day, the Seattle Times reported that the Snowy Owl had moved 22 miles north.
From The Daily Beast
Among the species which thus modify their habits are the red crossbill, the redpoll, the Lapland longspur, and the snowy owl.
From Project Gutenberg
A large red-tailed hawk was once put into a garret where there was a snowy owl.
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That day I saw perched on the low branch of a tree a beautiful snowy owl, motionless, evidently watching for something.
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But now the Snowy Owl wiped away her tears in good earnest, and spoke in her own cheerful tones.
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The Snowy Owl rose, and, going to the fireplace, laid her arm around Grace's shoulder.
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