It is a bit odd, as I think all the romance languages have at least 2 words for owl except for English. It’s not like England only had one type or the other.
I like how the Germans not only have 2 words for horned vs non-horned, plus the Eagle Owl gets its own word, uhu, but they have some associated aspects of personality, like the horned are supposed to be wise, and the runs headed ones are silly. So I’ve been told here anyway!
I’ve enjoyed learning how other places talk about the owls and hearing different owl jokes and puns.
It is a bit odd, as I think all the romance languages have at least 2 words for owl except for English. It’s not like England only had one type or the other.
I like how the Germans not only have 2 words for horned vs non-horned, plus the Eagle Owl gets its own word, uhu, but they have some associated aspects of personality, like the horned are supposed to be wise, and the runs headed ones are silly. So I’ve been told here anyway!
I’ve enjoyed learning how other places talk about the owls and hearing different owl jokes and puns.