owls

noun

1. 1

   Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.

2. 2

   (by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.

3. 3

   The owl pigeon.

4. 4

   A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.

5. 5

   Any of various nymphalid butterflies having large eyespots on the wings.