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noun

• Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes.
  • synonyms: bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter

• (v.i.) Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.
• (n.) Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
• (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon.
• (v.i.) To carry wool or sheep out of England.
• (v.i.) To pry about; to prowl.