Owlish
/ˈaʊlɪʃ/noun
Resembling or characteristic of an owl, especially in appearance or manner.
Did you know?In English folklore and across Europe, owls were often treated as omens, messengers, or creatures of uncanny night knowledge, which helped give owl imagery its mysterious aura.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
ūle
“owl”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*uwwalō / *ūwilon-
“owl”
Middle English
ME
owle
“owl”
16th Century
English
owlish
“having the qualities or appearance of an owl”
Modern English
English
owlish
“resembling an owl, especially in look or expression”