exact meaning unknown; probably: = a type of owl, large, standing over 75 centimeters (30 inches) tall; it has a pale fawn color, is spotted, has ear tufts, and is best known by its loud, deep hooting at night; it roosts by day in deep shade in acacia trees, caves, tombs, and ruined buildings; it feeds on small mammals, including hares, baby gazelles, lambs, rats and mice, and large roosting birds, especially wild and domestic ducks; Bubo bubo; unclean and therefore not to be eaten