Owel vs. Owl — Which is Correct Spelling?

A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a flat face.

Known for silent flight, hunting small animals at night.

Found in diverse habitats, including forests, deserts, and urban areas.

Symbolic in many cultures, often representing wisdom or mystery.

Can rotate its neck up to 270 degrees.

Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes , which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl.

Any of various often nocturnal birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, having hooked and feathered talons, a large head with a short hooked beak, large eyes set forward, and fluffy plumage that allows for almost noiseless flight.

Any of several breeds of domestic pigeons having a very short beak somewhat like that of an owl and often a frill of feathers on the chest.

Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.

(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.

An owl pigeon.

A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.

Any of various nymphalid butterflies, especially in the genus Caligo, having large eyespots on the wings.

To smuggle contraband goods.

Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidæ. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.

A variety of the domestic pigeon.

To pry about; to prowl.

To carry wool or sheep out of England.

Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.

Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

At night, the owl hunts for its prey.

She heard the owl hooting late into the night.

An owl can rotate its head to almost look behind itself.

The owl was perched silently on the branch.

The owl flew gracefully through the night sky.

They watched the owl as it prepared to hunt.

The owl is a frequent subject in folklore and myth.

Many people use owl motifs in jewelry because of their symbolic meanings.

An owl can be found in nearly every part of the world.

The documentary featured the life cycle of the owl.

His favorite stuffed animal is an owl.

The owl puffed up its feathers to appear larger.

I have an owl-themed calendar in my room.

The owl looked majestic as it sat in the tree.

She painted a beautiful owl on the canvas.