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Bubo

Bubo

1 9.9
A group of large owls like horned or eagle owls that live on many continents
  • noun
  • /ˈbuːboʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Bubo
  • Lol, Bubo.
  • Bubo owl

Examples

  • Bubo, in Greek mythology, was a mechanical owl created to replicate Athena's magical owl, also named Bubo.

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  • Strix vulgaris, or Bubo virginianus.

  • Habu, you are a Bubo.

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  • So, if Bubo was a good enough name for Athena's Magical Owl, then it's good enough for the name of my piece.

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  • I think he kinda reminded me of Bubo, the Mechanical Owl from Clash of the Titans.

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  • Bubo, in Greek mythology, was a mechanical owl created to replicate Athena's magical owl, also named Bubo.

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  • Jos Amrico Bubo Na Tchuto even helped stage a coup from the capital's United Nations building.

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  • The Bubo is known for its distinctive tufts on its head and powerful hoots.

  • Many wildlife enthusiasts are excited to spot a Bubo in its natural habitat.

  • The Bubo can be found in a variety of environments, from forests to urban areas.

Compounds

Bubo virginianus
  • Specialized
9.5

A large brown owl with ear tufts and a deep hoot

Surface Forms

Bubo singular
Bubos plural

Etymology

Bubo comes from the old Latin word bubo meaning 'owl', and scientists used it as the scientific name for a group of large, powerful owls. So when you see Bubo in a name, think 'owl', which explains names like Bubo virginianus for the great horned owl.