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night owl

/ˈnaɪt aʊl/
noun
  1. An owl (order Strigiformes) that is nocturnal.

  2. One who goes to bed late, or stays up late at night or in the early hours of the morning.

    Similar: night person, nighthawk

  3. A musical instrument which imitates an owl's hoot, consisting of a receptacle partly filled with water and a mouthpiece that is blown into.

Synonymsnight person, nighthawk
Antonymsday lark, early bird, lark, morning person

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