Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A small, long-legged owl (Athene cunicularia) of American grasslands that nests in burrows dug by animals such as prairie dogs or rabbits.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
![](/assets/logo-heart.png)
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word burrowing owl.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.