Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eyas
noun
/ˈeɪəs/
Definition
a young hawk, especially one that is still in the nest or has just fledged.
Examples
- The falconer trained the eyas to hunt small game.
- During the spring, many eyases can be seen learning to fly.
Meaning
The term ‘eyas’ refers specifically to a young bird of prey, particularly a hawk, during its early stage of life before it’s fully capable of flight and hunting.
Synonyms
- chick
- nestling
- fledgling
