Eagle

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈiːɡəl/
• Rhymes: -iːɡəl

Origin

From Middle English egle, from Anglo-Norman egle, from Old French aigle, from Latin aquila. Displaced native Middle English ern, earn, arn, from Old English earn. More at erne.

Full definition of eagle

Noun

1. Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
2. (heraldiccharge) A representation of such a bird carried as an emblem, e.g. on a coat of arms.
3. (US, currency) A gold coin with a face value of $10.00 formerly used in the United States.
4. (golf) A score of two under par for a hole.

Derived terms

Synonyms

• erne
• broadwing

Verb

1. (golf) To score an eagle.

Anagrams

• aglee