Barn Owl

Barn Owl Glossary

fiend

(noun) an evil spirit or demon; or a wicked or cruel person.

swooped

(verb) (especially of a bird) move rapidly downwards through the air.

riddled

(adjective) fill or permeate (someone or something), especially with something unpleasant or undesirable.

wisp-haired

(adjective) thin strands of hair

obscene

(adjective) offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency; repugnant.

hobbled

(adjective) place under handicap; make lame

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