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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A cam in Southwest Florida — where eaglet E26 is growing up — has a whopping 175,000 subscribers on YouTube.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2026
The eaglet then flew last week from the nest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
Parents Jackie and Shadow, will be following the eaglet around, protecting her and helping her find food for anywhere between a few weeks and a few months, Steers said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
“We saved the baby. Dr. Martin placed the eaglet in the bag so gently. We saved it.”
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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