owl
Prononciation : [aʊl]
Mot
Contexte : « animals »
(noun) an owl is a bird that is active at night and has large eyes. They can see well in the dark and often make a 'hoot' sound. They are sometimes seen perched in trees.
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Last night, I saw an owl sitting on a branch in the backyard.
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I didn’t see any owls during our hike in the forest; it was too noisy.
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What kind of animals do you think owls eat?
Contexte : « symbolism »
(noun) an owl is often used as a symbol for wisdom or knowledge. People say that owls are wise like teachers because they can see things that others might miss.
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In stories, the owl is usually a wise character who helps the hero.
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It’s a common mistake to think that just because it’s an owl, it must be wise; some owls are just silly.
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Why do you think owls are seen as symbols of wisdom?
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