Eaglet (noun)

A young eagle, especially a newly hatched one.

Origin:

From middle english eglate, from old english ægleatt, from ægle (eagle) + -ett (diminutive suffix).

Examples:

  1. The eaglet was just starting to grow its feathers.
  2. The eaglet was fed by its parents until it was strong enough to hunt on its own.
  3. The eaglet was the only one to survive from a clutch of three eggs.
  4. The eaglet's first flight was a momentous occasion.
  5. The eaglet was protected by its parents, who fiercely guarded the nest.
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