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eagle

Syllabification: (ea·gle)
Pronunciation: /ˈēgəl/

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Definition of eagle

noun

  • 1a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, renowned for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight.
    • Family Accipitridae: several genera, in particular Aquila
  • a figure of an eagle, especially as a symbol of the US, or formerly as a Roman or French ensign.
  • 2 Golf a score of two strokes under par at a hole.
    [suggested by birdie]
  • 3in the US, a former gold coin worth ten dollars.

verb

[with object] Golf
  • play (a hole) in two strokes under par:he eagled the last to share fourth place

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French aigle, from Latin aquila

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Definition of eagle in the British & World English dictionary