For curious minds ages 3–12

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Owl

/aʊl/

1 syllable

Owl

noun

Meaning: A night bird with big round eyes that says hoot.

Full meaning: A bird of prey that hunts at night.

Phonics sounds: ow-l — blend them together!

Example: “The owl sat on the branch and hooted.”

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Category: animals · Frequency rank: 60 (smaller = more common)