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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
n → Schneeeule f
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The bird arrived on the islands in 2005 and is now accepted as part of the UK's wildlife - there is only one other snowy owl classified as resident in the UK and it is on Tory Island off the Irish coast.
Island home for rare 2ft 'Potter' owl; WILDLIFE by The Mirror (London, England)
Management at the Innkeeper's Lodge, which is attached to the Snowy Owl pub near Cramlington, is offering complimentary bottles of sun protection to all visitors.
Hotel's a shining example in sun by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
The Snowy Owl is a charismatic pub and always serves a great pint of ale, so it wasn't difficult to get into the spirit of the competition.
Where a trip to the pub is pure poetry; Raise a glass to Andy's ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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