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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 appearanceplay

  Familiarity information: OWLISH used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OWLISH (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance

Similar:

wise (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment)


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