Dictionary - Definition of HORNOWL


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. An alternative spelling for "Horned Owl": (Zo["o]l.), a large North American owl (Bubo Virginianus), having a pair of elongated tufts of feathers on the head. Several distinct varieties are known; as, the Arctic, Western, dusky, and striped horned owls, differing in color, and inhabiting different regions; -- called also great horned owl , horn owl , eagle owl , and cat owl . Sometimes also applied to the long-eared owl . See Eared owl , under Eared .[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Hornowl" is a common misspelling or typo for: horn-owl.

Date "Hornowl" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: HORNOWL

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] A species of owl, so called from two tufts of feathers on its head like horns. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. An alternative spelling for "Horned Owl": (Zo["o]l.), a large North American owl (Bubo Virginianus), having a pair of elongated tufts of feathers on the head. Several distinct varieties are known; as, the Arctic, Western, dusky, and striped horned owls, differing in color, and inhabiting different regions; -- called also great horned owl , horn owl , eagle owl , and cat owl . Sometimes also applied to the long-eared owl . See Eared owl , under Eared .[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "HORNOWL" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] A species of owl, so called from two tufts of feathers on its head like horns. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top