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Owlet

usgb/ˈaʊlət/Volume
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Literal Meaning

An 'owlet' specifically refers to an owl that is still immature or very young.

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We watched the owlet learn to fly, flapping its tiny wings.
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Animal Kinship

Using 'owlet' shows the speaker identifies the young bird's family; similar to 'puppy' for dogs.

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The biologist recorded the growth stages of the owlet and its parents.
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Affective Tone

'Owlet' may carry cute or affectionate connotations because it refers to a young animal.

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The children adored the fluffy owlet at the wildlife preserve.
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