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eaglet

American  
[ee-glit] / ˈi glɪt /

noun

  1. a young eagle.


eaglet British  
/ ˈiːɡlɪt /

noun

  1. a young eagle

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Etymology

Origin of eaglet

First recorded in 1565–75, eaglet is from the Middle French word aiglette (in heraldry). See eagle, -et

Example Sentences

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She said she would lobby for the eaglet to be called Sandy, after the late director, if the name hasn’t been used already.

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In 2025, three eaglets hatched and two survived and eventually left the nest.

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Although the laying of the egg was met with an online outpouring of joy, there is a long road to go before the couple have a healthy eaglet.

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When eaglets take flight from their nest for the first time, they often return for the next few days or weeks as they learn the ropes, Steers said in an interview.

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The pair have attracted tens of thousands of viewers around the world as they have hatched and reared a combined five eaglets, including Sunny and Gizmo earlier this year.

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