Eaglet: meaning, definitions and examples
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eaglet
[ ˈiːɡlət ]
young bird
An eaglet is a young or juvenile eagle, specifically one that has not yet reached maturity. Eaglets are known for their fluffy appearance and are often dependent on their parents for food and protection. They typically stay in the nest for several weeks to months until they are ready to fledge. During this period, eaglets grow rapidly, developing the strong wings and sharp talons characteristic of adult eagles.
Synonyms
juvenile eagle, nestling, young eagle
Examples of usage
- The mother eagle brought food to her eaglet regularly.
- Eaglets can be seen flapping their wings in the nest.
- The eaglet will leave the nest once it learns to fly.
Translations
Translations of the word "eaglet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aguilinha
🇮🇳 चुजुंग
🇩🇪 Adlerküken
🇮🇩 anak elang
🇺🇦 орлятко
🇵🇱 orzełek
🇯🇵 ひな (hina)
🇫🇷 aiglon
🇪🇸 aguilucho
🇹🇷 kartal yavrusu
🇰🇷 독수리 새끼 (doksuri saekki)
🇸🇦 كتكوت النسر (katkout al-nasr)
🇨🇿 orelí mládě
🇸🇰 orelí mláďa
🇨🇳 小鹰 (xiǎo yīng)
🇸🇮 orelček
🇮🇸 örlings
🇰🇿 бүркіт балапаны (bürkit balapany)
🇬🇪 ბუმბერაზის ბატონი (bumberazis batoni)
🇦🇿 qızılqurd
🇲🇽 aguilita
Etymology
The word 'eaglet' is a diminutive form of 'eagle,' which originated from the Old English 'ægle,' related to the Latin 'aquila' meaning eagle. The suffix '-let' is often used in English to denote something small or young, particularly in reference to animals. This term likely emerged as a way to describe the young of eagles as they begin to develop their distinct characteristics while still relying on their parents. Diminutive forms are common in English, helping convey affection or smallness, which fits well with the protective nature of eaglet parenting seen in eagles. Over time, the word has been used in various contexts, particularly in literature and nature documentaries, to highlight the early life stages of this majestic bird.