Obs. rare. [f. L. alūcus an owl.] A book-name given by some to the White, by others to the Tawny, Owl.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Aluco, the name by which authors have called the common white owl.
1785. Latham, Synopsis, 134. Tawny Owl, Syrnium Stridula, Aluco Owl.
