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night owl

The correct spelling is night owl.

How to pronounce night owl

/ˈnaɪt aʊl/
noun

IPA: /ˈnaɪt aʊl/

Say it like: Nit- ow-l

The correct spelling is night owl. An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.
  2. 2.One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.
  3. 3.A musical instrument which imitates an owl's hoot, consisting of a receptacle partly filled with water and a mouthpiece that is blown into.

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