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Uhu

Eurasian eagle-owl

noun OO-hoo Rare

Origin: onomatopoeic

Usage Note

Uhu (Bubo bubo) is Europe's largest owl, capable of taking prey as large as hares and young deer. After near-extinction in Germany, it has recovered strongly. Its deep resonant call uhu gave it its onomatopoeic name.

Examples

"Der Uhu ist die größte Eule Europas und jagt auch nachts größere Säugetiere."

Natural Translation

The eagle-owl is the largest owl in Europe and hunts larger mammals at night too.

Literal Translation

The eagle-owl is the largest owl Europe's and hunts also at-night larger mammals.

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