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Meaning of eagle
The primary meaning of the word "eagle" is a large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and sharp talons.
Etymology of eagle
The word "eagle" comes from Old English "eagle", from Proto-Germanic "aquil", from Latin "aquila", from Proto-Indo-European "wer-", referring to a bird of prey.
The Latin "aquila" is also the source of the French "aigle", Spanish "águila", and Italian "aquila".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the bird of prey, and its usage has expanded to include figurative senses, such as a person of high rank or importance.
Synonyms
bird of prey
raptor
falcon
hawk
vulture
condor
kite
harrier
osprey
buzzard
goshawk
peregrine
sparrowhawk
kestrel
merlin
gyrfalcon
lanner
saker
golden eagle
bald eagle
white-tailed eagle
lesser spotted eagle
greater spotted eagle
tawny eagle
wedge-tailed eagle
eagle owl
fish eagle
sea eagle
hawk eagle
booted eagle
Bonelli's eagle
Verreaux's eagle
African fish eagle
Definitions
- A large, powerful bird of prey with a hooked beak and sharp talons, typically having brown or dark feathers and a distinctive call.
- A person of high rank or importance, especially in the US military.
- A gold coin formerly used in the US, worth ten dollars.
Usage Examples
- The eagle soared through the sky, its wings spread wide.
- The eagle is a symbol of freedom and strength in many cultures.
- The company's logo features an eagle, representing courage and power.
- The US military uses the eagle as a symbol of rank and honor.