eaglet

noun

ea·​glet ˈē-glət How to pronounce eaglet (audio)
: a young eagle

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Others, who know the Jackie and Shadow's progeny lore, check in and offer prayers in the hope that the eaglets are healthy enough to survive any adverse weather conditions that may pop up. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025 Robertson explained that an eaglet begins to fly around 12 weeks into its life. Michael Nied, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The eaglets of beloved bald eagle parents Jackie and Shadow now officially have names — thanks to the Southern California elementary students who made the final selection. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The eagle pair saw the three eaglets hatch over a week earlier this month. James Powel, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eaglet

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First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eaglet was in 1572

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“Eaglet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eaglet. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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eaglet

noun
ea·​glet ˈē-glət How to pronounce eaglet (audio)
: a young eagle
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