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
But their next successful mating season wasn’t until 2022, when their second eaglet Spirit flew the nest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
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
Video showed that, as the eaglet took off at 10:46 a.m.,
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
When Dr. Martin lifts the thin sheet covering the eaglet, his body stirs.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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