Owlet \Owl"et\, n. [Dim. of owl. Cf. {Howlet}.] (Zo["o]l.) A small owl; especially, the European species ({Athene noctua}), and the California flammulated owlet ({Megascops flammeolus}). {Owlet moth} (Zo["o]l.), any noctuid moth.
Athene noctua n : small European owl [syn: {little owl}]