The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Owlet \Owl"et\, n. [Dim. of owl. Cf. Howlet.] (Zool.)
   A small owl; especially, the European species (Athene
   noctua), and the California flammulated owlet (Megascops
   flammeolus).
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   Owlet moth (Zool.), any noctuid moth.
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