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any predatory nocturnal bird of prey of the order Strigiformes, with large eyes surrounded by stiff-feathered disks, and a short, hooked beak, feathered legs with sharp talons and soft plumage, and flies noiselessly; an owl.
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(fig.) (used as a term of abuse) a person of lethargic or stupid nature, and ugly look; a contemptible person; a toad.
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(fig.) (an abusive term) a person who does not mingle with others but sits alone and spends time.
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ಗೂಬೆ ಕೂರಿಸು gūbe kūrisu (fig.) to accuse another (often, an innocent person) of being fault; to place responsibility for (an error, mistake, fault, etc.) on someone or something (as a system).