Wiktionary:Word of the day/2020/March 3

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

Today is World Wildlife Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.

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