owllike

English

Etymology

owl +‎ -like

Adjective

owllike (comparative more owllike, superlative most owllike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a owl.
    • 1896, Robert Louis Stevenson, Macaire, act i, scene 2 (stage directions)
      To these, by the door L. C., the CURATE and the NOTARY, arm in arm; the latter owl-like and titubant

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