OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, THE


Meaning of OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, THE in English

Owl and the Pus ‧ sy ‧ cat, The /ˌaʊl ənd ðə ˈpʊsikæt/ BrE AmE

(1871) a ↑ nonsense poem (=a humorous poem that uses strange words and describes impossible events) by Edward ↑ Lear which begins: The owl and the pussycat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat. They took some honey and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five-pound note...

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