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  • Re: Terminology: Why is a chouette called "chouette" (meaning "owl" in

    From Killer Frost@21:1/5 to All on Wed Jan 25 19:21:37 2023
    The main visual difference (or at least the easiest to notice) is hiboux's ear tufts.
    In my experience, most people use one or the other term depending on the animal, but they usually use the same term. Perhaps it's a regional thing. I read it at (https://www.thenewsinsides.com)

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  • From Meadow Richard@21:1/5 to All on Thu Aug 3 01:56:25 2023
    Vào lúc 10:21:39 UTC+7 ngày Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 1, 2023, Killer Frost đã viết:
    The main visual difference (or at least the easiest to notice) is hiboux's ear tufts.
    In my experience, most people use one or the other term depending on the animal, but they usually use the same term. Perhaps it's a regional thing. I read it at (https://www.thenewsinsides.com)
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  • From loyed neuer@21:1/5 to All on Wed Nov 1 23:56:25 2023
    Vào lúc 15:56:26 UTC+7 ngày Thứ Năm, 3 tháng 8, 2023, Meadow Richard đã viết:
    Vào lúc 10:21:39 UTC+7 ngày Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 1, 2023, Killer Frost đã viết:
    The main visual difference (or at least the easiest to notice) is hiboux's ear tufts.
    In my experience, most people use one or the other term depending on the animal, but they usually use the same term. Perhaps it's a regional thing. I read it at (https://www.thenewsinsides.com)
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  • From julie john@21:1/5 to All on Tue Nov 28 00:37:03 2023
    The term "chouette" in the context of backgammon, particularly in a chouette game, is indeed derived from the French word for "owl." The name likely originated from the visual analogy between the arrangement of the doubling cube and the eyes of an owl.
    In a chouette game, multiple players collaborate against a single player, taking turns to play on behalf of the team facing the solo player. The doubling cube plays a significant role in chouette games as it circulates among the team members. The use of
    the term "chouette" adds a touch of whimsy and charm to the backgammon terminology, reflecting the game's diverse cultural influences and historical <a href="https://www.thenewssources.com/top-5-web-development-trends/">development</a>.

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