Hooked
Owing
Owing adjective - Not yet paid.
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Sinister Schnoz: Bäckström calls his parrot "Isaak" owing to a chain of associations brought on by contemplation of its impressively large and hooked beak.
Source: Literature / Backstrom -
The creature is called Isaak owing to a chain of associations brought on by contemplation of its impressively large and hooked beak.
Source: Sinister Schnoz -
Ambiguously Jewish: The Penguin was suspected of being this by a few particularly touchy Jewish groups, owing to his short stature, hooked nose, Moses like upbringing, and fondness for fish.
Source: Film / Batman Returns
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