boobook
boobook · boobooks
Any of various owls of Asia and Australasia of the genus NinoxAny of various owls of Asia and Australasia of the genus Ninox.
/ˈbuːbʊk/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of various owls of Asia and Australasia of the genus Ninox.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Dharug bokbok (imitative of the primary call of the Australian boobook, Ninox boobookFrom Dharug bokbok (imitative of the primary call of the Australian boobook, Ninox boobook).
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Forms
plural: boobooksSynonyms
2 synonymsowl of the genus Ninox:hawk owl