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OWLISH
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Dictionary entry overview: What does owlish mean?
• OWLISH (adjective)
The adjective OWLISH has 1 sense:
1. resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance
Familiarity information: OWLISH used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance
Similar:
wise (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment)
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