First Known Use: 13th century
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1eagle
noun ea·gle \ˈē-gəl\
: a large bird that has very good eyesight and that kills other birds and animals for food
golf : a golf score of two strokes less than par on a hole
Full Definition of EAGLE
1
: any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight
2
a : the eagle-bearing standard of the ancient Romans b : one of a pair of eagle-bearing silver insignia of rank worn by a military colonel or a navy captain
3
: a gold coin of the United States bearing an eagle on the reverse and usually having a value of ten dollars
4
: a golf score of two strokes less than par on a hole — compare birdie
5
capitalized [Fraternal Order of Eagles] : a member of a major fraternal order
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Origin of EAGLE
Middle English egle, from Anglo-French egle, aigle, from Latin aquila
2eagle
verb
: to score an eagle on (a hole in golf)
ea·gledea·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of EAGLE
transitive verb
: to score an eagle on (a golf hole)
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First Known Use of EAGLE
1958
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eagle
noun ea·gle \ˈē-gəl\
Definition of EAGLE for Kids
: a large bird of prey noted for keen sight and powerful flight
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