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eaglet

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Noun — An eaglet is a young eagle that has not yet reached adulthood.

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a young eaglet the eaglet's nest feed the eaglet an eaglet hatches

Eaglet is a neutral word used in both everyday and nature writing.

Etymology

Eaglet combines eagle with the diminutive suffix -let, which marks a young or small version of something.

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Frequently asked questions

What does eaglet mean?
An eaglet is a young eagle, particularly one still in or near the nest.
Why does eaglet end in -let?
The ending -let is a diminutive suffix added to eagle to show a young version of the bird.
Is eaglet another word for eagle chick?
Yes, eaglet and eagle chick both refer to a young eagle.

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