owlet

/ˈaʊlɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a young owl, typically fledged but still dependent on its parents.

“The owlet perched on a branch outside our window, its big round eyes staring at us.”

2. noun

a type of moth, especially one of the genus Xylocampa.

“The owlet moth caterpillars were a nuisance in the garden, eating the leaves of the plants.”

Synonyms

  • moth
  • owl fledgling
  • young owl

Antonyms

  • adult owl
  • butterfly
  • old owl