eaglet

noun

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

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The bald eaglets, known as E24 and E25, died within 36 hours of each other, McClatchy News previously reported. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Once hatched, fewer than 50% of eaglets survive their first year, according to the American Eagle Foundation. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 The eaglets likely got sick by eating an infected bird, according to Jessica Comolli, the organization’s research and medical director. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Cold snowy winters and rainy springs also dim young eaglets’ chances of survival. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for eaglet

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Mar. 2025.

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eaglet

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