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Definition of eagle owl

: any of numerous large horned owls constituting the genus Bubo specifically : a very large Old World owl (B. bubo) that is widely distributed in Europe and northern Asia

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“Eagle owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eagle%20owl. Accessed 16 May. 2022.

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