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Definition of bald eagle

bald eagle

Plural:bald eagles
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bald eagle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A large sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) native to North America, recognized by its dark brown body, distinctive white head and tail, and large yellow beak. It is famously known as the national bird and symbol of the United States.

Example

"During our trip to Alaska, we watched a bald eagle swoop down to pluck a large salmon from the icy river."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name derives from the older English meaning of 'bald' (from Middle English 'ballede'), which originally meant 'white-headed' or 'marked with white' rather than 'hairless'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bald eagle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bald eagle
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