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Definition of Speotyto cunicularia
Speotyto cunicularia Burrow Bur"row, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Burrowed; p. pr. & vb.
n. Burrowing.]
1. To excavate a hole to lodge in, as in the earth; to lodge
in a hole excavated in the earth, as conies or rabbits.
2. To lodge, or take refuge, in any deep or concealed place;
to hide.
Sir, this vermin of court reporters, when they are
forced into day upon one point, are sure to burrow
in another. --Burke.
Burrowing owl (Zo["o]l.), a small owl of the western part
of North America (Speotyto cunicularia), which lives in
holes, often in company with the prairie dog.
