snowy owl

snow·y owl

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snoh-ee oul]
- /ˈsnoʊ i aʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snoh-ee oul]
- /ˈsnoʊ i aʊl/

Definitions of snowy owl words

noun snowy owl a diurnal, arctic and subarctic owl, Nyctea scandiaca, having white plumage with dark brown markings. 1
noun snowy owl a large owl, Nyctea scandiaca, of tundra regions, having a white plumage flecked with brown 0
noun snowy owl a large, white owl (Nyctea scandiaca) of northern tundras that usually feeds on small mammals, esp. lemmings 0

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Origin of snowy owl

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Snowy owl

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snowy owl popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

snowy owl usage trend in Literature

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