scops

The scops owl.

Noun form of, plural

  1. plural of scop

Noun Entry 2

  1. The scops owl.
    • The scops is a native of the warmer parts of Europe, and is of a migratory nature. - 1819, Abraham Rees, The Cyclopædia:
    • The scops is easily tamed, and becomes very familiar; […] - 1872, Golden Hours: A Magazine for Boys and Girls, volume 4, page 266:

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scops