Owlet

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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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