English · Nature & Environment
eagle
/ˈiː.ɡəl/
[/ˈiː.ɡəl/]
large bird of prey
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large, powerful bird of prey with keen eyesight and a hooked beak.
Example
The eagle circled high above the valley before diving sharply toward its unsuspecting prey.
The eagle circled high above the valley before diving sharply toward its unsuspecting prey.
Etymology
From Old French 'aigle', from Latin 'aquila'.
How & Where It’s Used
The bald eagle is the national emblem of the United States.
Cultural Note
The bald eagle is the national bird and emblem of the United States.