Tyto
9.9
A group of owls that includes barn owls
- noun
- Specialized
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Tyto
- Oh, spirited little Tyto.
Examples
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Oh, what a pity to waste... ...such a strong, young and confident Tyto.
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As Tyto owls, their natural superiors... ...you too are part of that plan.
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Are you a Tyto?
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She's young, but she's got spirit... ...and will grow into a strong Tyto.
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The Tyto owl is known for its distinctive heart-shaped face and silent flight.
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In the night sky, a Tyto swooped down to hunt for its prey.
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Conservation efforts have been implemented to protect the Tyto population in local forests.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of birds like barn owls with a heart-shaped face
emphasizes membership by stating it includes barn owls
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tyto comes from an old Greek word τυτώ meaning 'owl' that copies the owl's 'cry', so it became the scientific name for the group of barn owls.
