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Definition of owlet

owlet

/ˈaʊ.lɪt/
ow · let
Plural:owlets
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owlet Lexical Profile

owlet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A young or baby owl.

Example

"The wildlife rescuer carefully fed the abandoned owlet until it was strong enough to be released."

2

Any of various small species of owl.

Example

"The spotted owlet is a small bird commonly found in open habitats across tropical Asia."

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• Nearby Words

owie
owing
owl
owlet
owlish
owllike
own

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 15th century; formed from the English word 'owl' combined with the diminutive suffix '-et', denoting a young or small owl.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Owlet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/owlet
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