eaglet

[ ee-glit ]

noun

1. a young eagle.

eaglet

/ ˈiːɡlɪt /

noun

1. a young eagle

Word History and Origins

Origin of eaglet¹

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

Example Sentences

The eaglets are an uplifting sight as news has proliferated of Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow and their trio of eggs, which are now considered very unlikely to hatch.

From Los Angeles Times

Just like with human babies, eaglets arrive when they arrive — storm or no.

From Los Angeles Times

Biologists expect the eaglets could begin to hatch Thursday or Friday.

From Seattle Times

About three months later, the eaglets “make their first unsteady flights,” according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

One day we float down the pale turquoise water of the Kenai River on rafts, spotting salmon and bald eagles, including an eaglet.

From Seattle Times