owlet

[ ou-lit ]

noun

1. a young owl.
2. little owl.

owlet

/ ˈaʊlɪt /

noun

1. a young or nestling owl

Word History and Origins

Origin of owlet¹

First recorded in 1535–45; owl + -et

Example Sentences

Grooming could also reduce conflict and social stress among the owlets.

From Science News

It is easy to distinguish between the two owls, as the scops has aigrettes or "horns," which the spotted owlet lacks.

From Project Gutenberg

Almost as abundant as the spotted owlet is the jungle owlet (Glaucidium radiatum).

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But would that timid recruit from the little woodland clearing—that half-fledged Owlet—appear?

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No matter at what season of the year you call at the hotel, you will find Mr. and Mrs. Spotted Owlet at home during the daytime.

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The frog by the pool had stopped croaking, and the melancholy cry of the owlet had ceased.

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