The Collaborative International Dictionary
Syrnium nebulosum
Hoot \Hoot\, n.
A derisive cry or shout.
--Glanvill.The cry of an owl.
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A very funny event, person, or experience; as, watching Jack try to catch that greased pig was a hoot.
Hoot owl (Zo["o]l.), the barred owl ( Syrnium nebulosum). See Barred owl.
not give a hoot not care at all.
Syrnium nebulosum
Barred owl \Barred" owl"\ (Zo["o]l.) A large American owl ( Syrnium nebulosum); -- so called from the transverse bars of a dark brown color on the breast.