<zoology> A small owl; especially, the European species (Athene noctua), and the California flammulated owlet (Megascops flammeolus).

<zoology> Owlet moth, any noctuid moth.

Origin: Dim. Of owl. Cf. Howlet.

(01 Mar 1998)

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