Definition

A young bird that is a member of the eagle family.

Example

The eaglet was learning to spread its wings for the first time.

Conversation

I saw a documentary about birds of prey yesterday.

That sounds interesting! Did they mention how to spot an eaglet?

Yes, they showed how the eaglet has different feathers than adult eagles.

That's cool! I’d love to see one in the wild someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eaglet is formed from "eagle" (from Old English "ægle", meaning a large bird of prey) and the diminutive suffix "-let" (meaning small or little). The word "eaglet" refers to a small or young eagle.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'eagle' as a large bird of prey, and the '-let' means small, so an eaglet is a small or young eagle.

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