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bubo

 

[ หˆbjuห.boสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology, zoology

Bubo refers to a genus of owls known as the horned owls, characterized by their prominent ear tufts and large size. These birds are known for their distinctive appearance and are found in various habitats across the world.

Synonyms

Strigidae, horned owl, owl.

Examples of usage

  • The bubo is known for its striking call during the night.
  • We observed a bubo sitting majestically on a tree branch.
  • Many species of bubo can be found in North America.
  • The feeding habits of the bubo often include rodents and small mammals.

Translations

Translations of the word "bubo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‚เคฌเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bubo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bubo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bubo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุจุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bubo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bubo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธƒๅš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bubo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bubo

Etymology

The term 'bubo' originates from the Latin word 'bubo,' which means owl. This Latin term itself is derived from the Greek word 'boubon,' related to various owl species. The word has been used in zoological context since the 17th century to classify these large, distinctive owls known for their tufts resembling horns. The genus name Bubo is found in scientific classifications and is commonly associated with various species, including the Eurasian eagle owl, one of the largest owl species in the world. The rich history of the term reflects the long-standing admiration and study of owls in human culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,782 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.