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owlet

noun owl·et \ˈau̇-lət\

: a young or small owl

Full Definition of OWLET

:  a small or young owl
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First Known Use of OWLET

1542
OWLET Defined for Kids

owlet

noun owl·et \ˈau̇-lət\

Definition of OWLET for Kids

:  a young or small owl

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. owlet
  2. owlet moth
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