steenuil

Dutch
Athene noctua in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

From steen (“stone”) +‎ uil (“owl”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsteːn.œy̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: steen‧uil

Noun

steenuil m or f (plural steenuilen, diminutive steenuiltje n)

  1. The little owl, Athene noctua
    Synonym: (obsolete) katuil

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