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Genus Bubo

Definition:

The genus Bubo refers to a group of large and powerful owls in the family Strigidae, commonly known as horned owls.

Pronunciation:

[jen-uhs byoo-boh]

Part of Speech:

Noun (singular: genus), Proper noun (singular: Bubo)

Senses:

1. Sense: Taxonomy

   A category in the classification of living organisms that includes various species of large owls.

   Example: The genus Bubo contains several distinct species of horned owls.

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2. Sense: Mythology

   In ancient mythology, Bubo was the name of a mechanical owl in the movie "Clash of the Titans".

   Example: Bubo the mechanical owl played a significant role in assisting the protagonist throughout the movie.

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