ˈsea-owl
1. The lump-fish, Cyclopterus lumpus.
| 1601 [see lump n.2 1]. a 1672 [see cock-paddle]. 1836 Yarrell Brit. Fishes II. 270. |
2. The puffin.
| 1842 Bonnycastle Newfoundld. II. 234 The puffin (alca arctica) which may be called the sea-owl, from its extra⁓ordinary head and wise look. |