ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eagle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈiːɡəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Eagle is a noun meaning Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

Meaning

Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.

More Meanings

  1. (US, numismatics, historical) A gold coin with a face value of ten dollars, formerly used in the United States.
  2. (golf) A score of two under par for a hole.
  3. (golf) To score an eagle.
  4. (historical, numismatics) A 13th-century coin minted in Europe and circulated in England as a debased sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.

Example Sentences

I got an eagle in the third hole.
I, I go my own way I swim against the stream Forever I will fight the pοwers that be The eagle flies alone

Word Forms

Synonyms for eagle

Depending on context, synonyms include erne, broadwing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include erne, raven, hawk, bird, crow, stick.

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