strigiformes

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Noun strigiformes has 1 sense

Strigiformes, order Strigiformes - owls
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Aves, class Aves
--₁ has members:
owl, bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter; Strigidae, family Strigidae; Tytonidae, family Tytonidae

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Strigiformes

Type: Noun

Plural: Strigiformes

Definition: Strigiformes is an order of birds that includes the owls. They are characterized by their upright stance, large forward-facing eyes, sharp beak, and ability to fly silently. Owls belong to this taxonomic order.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: A taxonomic order of birds including the owls.

Example sentence: The Strigiformes order comprises around 240 species of owls found across the world.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of owls.

Example sentence: The bird expert identified the mysterious call as a strigiformes vocalization.

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Sense 3:

Definition: Statues or figurines representing owls.

Example sentence: She collected various strigiformes and proudly displayed them in her living room.

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