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snowy owl
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snowy owl
n.
A large diurnal owl (Nyctea scandiaca) of Arctic and subarctic regions, having snow-white plumage with dark markings.
snowy owl
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large owl, Nyctea scandiaca, of tundra regions, having a white plumage flecked with brown
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snowy owl
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