barn owl

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahrn oul]
- /bɑrn aʊl/
- /bɑːn aʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahrn oul]
- /bɑrn aʊl/

Definitions of barn owl words

noun barn owl any owl of the genus Tyto, esp T. alba, having a pale brown and white plumage, long slender legs, and a heart-shaped face: family Tytonidae 3
noun barn owl any of a family (Tytonidae) of owls, esp. a widely distributed species (Tyto alba), usually brown and gray with a spotted white breast, found chiefly in hollow trees or barns, that feeds on rats and mice 3
noun barn owl a yellowish-brown and white owl, Tyto alba, often inhabiting barns and other buildings. 1
noun barn owl bird: nests in barns 1
noun barn owl An owl of the genus Tyto, often having a white face and commonly found in barns and other farm buildings. 0

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Origin of barn owl

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1665-75

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Parts of speech for Barn owl

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barn owl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

barn owl usage trend in Literature

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