Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eaglet
Noun
/ˈiː.ɡlɪt/
Definition
A young eagle, especially one that is less than a year old.
Examples
- The eaglet spread its wings for the first time, ready to take flight.
- After months of care in the nest, the eaglet was finally learning to hunt.
- Wildlife enthusiasts gathered to observe the eaglet being fed by its parents.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a juvenile eagle during its early life stages.
Synonyms
- juvenile eagle
- nestling
- chick
