eagle
eagle Lexical Profile
eagle Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, characterized by a massive hooked bill, long broad wings, and powerful soaring flight.
"The bald eagle soared high above the mountainous terrain in search of its next meal."
A score of two strokes under par on a single hole in golf.
"She sank an incredible forty-foot putt to record an eagle on the final hole, securing her victory in the tournament."
American A former gold coin of the United States with a face value of ten dollars, minted between 1795 and 1933.
"The numismatist proudly displayed a well-preserved nineteenth-century gold eagle in his private collection."
• verb
To score two strokes under par on a single hole (in golf).
"He aggressively attacked the pin and successfully eagled the par-five eighteenth hole to force a playoff."
• Rhymes for eagle
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'egle', borrowed from Old French 'aigle', which traces back to Latin 'aquila' (eagle), likely related to 'aquilus' meaning dark-colored.
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