| 释义 |
ˈeagle-ˌowl
A nocturnal bird of prey (Bubo ignavus), the largest of the Owl tribe inhabiting Europe.
1678Ray Willughby's Ornith. 99 The great Horn-Owl or Eagle-Owl. 1766Pennant Zool. 71 The great eagle owl has once been shot in Yorkshire. 1849Knox Ornith. Rambles 186 There has been for many years a magnificent living collection of Eagle owls at Arundel Castle. |