- a variation of little owl.
owlet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of owlet
Example Sentences
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In another chapter, Mr. Haskell follows the path of an owlet moth into the cranefly orchid’s flower and lets us watch how sacs of pollen attach themselves to the insect’s eye.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The gaudy creature, often positioned head down on the plants as it feasts away, is the brown-hooded owlet moth’s larva.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
For several weeks, the owlet would return to Gillard’s home to feed from the roof, where the young Michigander had left food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
Of that owl family, only one survived—a young owlet.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2021
She picked up the bunting and owlet, regretting that she had found a provider only to lose him again.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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