noun a variety of the domestic pigeon.
2. owl ·vi to carry wool or sheep out of england.
3. owl ·vi hence, to carry on any contraband trade.
4. owl ·vi to pry about; to prowl.
5. owl ·noun any species of raptorial birds of the family strigidae. they have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. they are mostly nocturnal in their habits.