eaglet
Americannoun
noun
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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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.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
The next step will be to “fledge,” which is when the eaglets actually leave the nest.
From Los Angeles Times
Video showed that, as the eaglet took off at 10:46 a.m.,
From Los Angeles Times
Hovering differs from fledging because the latter is when the eaglets actually leave the nest.
From Los Angeles Times
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