owlet

American  

[ou-lit] / ˈaʊ lɪt /

noun

1. a young owl.

2. little owl.

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owlet British  

/ ˈaʊlɪt /

noun

1. a young or nestling owl

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Etymology

Origin of owlet

First recorded in 1535–45; owl + -et

Example Sentences

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

One by one, Mummert reached in the nest box and carefully removed a shrieking owlet, placing it into a cloth bag before lowering it down.

From Washington Times • Jun. 19, 2016

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