Owl vs. Owlet — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Owl and Owlet
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Owl
Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes , which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl.
Owlet
A small or young owl.
Owl
Any of various often nocturnal birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, having hooked and feathered talons, a large head with a short hooked beak, large eyes set forward, and fluffy plumage that allows for almost noiseless flight.
Owlet
Diminutive of owl
Owl
Any of several breeds of domestic pigeons having a very short beak somewhat like that of an owl and often a frill of feathers on the chest.
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Owlet
A young owl; owling.
Owl
Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing.
Owlet
One of a species of small owls, such as Athene noctua.
Owl
(by extension) A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active.
Owlet
An owlet moth.
Owl
An owl pigeon.
Owlet
A small owl; especially, the European species (Athene noctua), and the California flammulated owlet (Megascops flammeolus).
Owl
A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish.
Owlet
Young owl
Owl
Any of various nymphalid butterflies, especially in the genus Caligo, having large eyespots on the wings.
Owl
To smuggle contraband goods.
Owl
Any species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidæ. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of feathers around each eye. They are mostly nocturnal in their habits.
Owl
A variety of the domestic pigeon.
Owl
To pry about; to prowl.
Owl
To carry wool or sheep out of England.
Owl
Hence, to carry on any contraband trade.
Owl
Nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
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