Barred owl Zool. A large American owl (Syrnium nebulosum); -- so called from the transverse bars of a dark brown color on the breast.
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  Hoot, n.
  1. A derisive cry or shout.
  2. The cry of an owl.
  Hoot owl Zool., the barred owl (Syrnium nebulosum). See Barred owl.
  not give a hoot not care at all.
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