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Definition of eaglet

eaglet

/ˈiː.ɡlɪt/
ea · glet
Plural:eaglets
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eaglet Lexical Profile

eaglet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A young or juvenile eagle (a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae), especially one that is still in the nest and dependent on its parents.

Example

"The wildlife biologists observed the adult eagles bringing fish back to the nest to feed the two downy eaglets."

2

In heraldry, a small figure of an eagle when three or more are borne on the same shield.

Example

"The family coat of arms featured a gold chevron accompanied by three silver eaglets."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French aiglette, a diminutive of aigle (eagle), ultimately from Latin aquila.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eaglet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eaglet
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