Owlet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊlət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Owlet is a noun meaning Diminutive of owl.
Meaning
Diminutive of owl.
More Meanings
- A young owl; owling.
- One of a species of small owls, such as Athene noctua.
- An owlet moth.
Example Sentences
Noticeable features found in many of the owlets are two markings that often appear on the upper forewings.
Adder’s fork and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg and owlet’s wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
And in faith Sir unlesse your hospitalitie doe releeve us, wee are like to wander with a sorrowfull hey ho, among the owlets, & Hobgoblins of the Forrest […]
[…] and bold with joy, Forth from his dark and lonely hiding-place (Portentous sight) the owlet, ATHEISM, Sailing on obscene wings athwart the noon, Drops his blue-fringed lids, and holds them close, And, hooting at the glorious sun in heaven, Cries out, “where is it?”
Word Forms
- owlets
Synonyms for owlet
Depending on context, synonyms include owling, howlet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nightjar, moths, owling, hornowl, ullet.
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