Meaning of Owlet | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A young owl; owling.
2. One of a species of small owls, such as Athene noctua.
3. An owlet moth.

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Examples

“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 […]”

“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 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?””

“Noticeable features found in many of the owlets are two markings that often appear on the upper forewings.”

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