ˈeagle-ˌowl
A nocturnal bird of prey (Bubo ignavus), the largest of the Owl tribe inhabiting Europe.
| 1678 Ray Willughby's Ornith. 99 The great Horn-Owl or Eagle-Owl. 1766 Pennant Zool. 71 The great eagle owl has once been shot in Yorkshire. 1849 Knox Ornith. Rambles 186 There has been for many years a magnificent living collection of Eagle owls at Arundel Castle. |