noun
eagle
EE-gul/ˈiːɡl/
A large, broad-winged bird of prey.
An eagle spreads its broad wings and soars above the lake.
Etymology
Latin aquila already named the eagle. It is often explained as “the dark bird,” but that origin is uncertain: the related color word may instead have developed from the bird’s name.
In context
the golden eagle is strikingly powerful, boasting a wingspan that can reach up to 2.3 m. Its broad wings and strong chest muscles allow it to soar for hours
More examples
- Two eagles perch in a tall pine tree.
- A bald eagle swoops down to catch a fish.
- The flag bears an eagle with outstretched wings.
Forms
eagle · eagles
eaglet noun — A young eagle, especially one still nesting.