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owlet

noun
owl·​et | \ ˈau̇-lət How to pronounce owlet (audio) \

Definition of owlet

: a small or young owl

Examples of owlet in a Sentence

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Her neighbor, Laura Mikulski, took the owlet on Monday to Morrison Animal Hospital in Garden City. — Robert Allen, Detroit Free Press, "Baby owl season: Tiny owl appeared next to a coffee table in a Ferndale home," 3 May 2018 Meanwhile, the owlets are growing up and starting to find their wings. — Saryn Chorney, ajc, "'Unheard of' polygamous owl family consists of two moms, one dad and pair of owlets," 3 May 2018

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First Known Use of owlet

1542, in the meaning defined above

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owlet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of owlet

: a young or small owl

owlet

noun
owl·​et | \ ˈau̇-lət How to pronounce owlet (audio) \

Kids Definition of owlet

: a young or small owl