Bubo
- noun
- /ˈbuːboʊ/
- Specialized
- Lol, Bubo.
- Bubo owl
Examples
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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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Strix vulgaris, or Bubo virginianus.
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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.
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Many wildlife enthusiasts are excited to spot a Bubo in its natural habitat.
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The Bubo can be found in a variety of environments, from forests to urban areas.
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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.