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owl vs barn owl

barn owl vs owl

owl and barn owl both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
owl Yes No No No
barn owl Yes No No No
As nouns, barn owl is a hyponym of owl; that is, barn owl is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than owl:
  • owl: nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
  • barn owl: mottled buff and white owl often inhabiting barns and other structures; important in rodent control
owl (noun) barn owl (noun)
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes mottled buff and white owl often inhabiting barns and other structures; important in rodent control
Difference between owl and barn owl

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