eagle
Translation
eagle
Examples
An eagle soared high in the sky.
An eagle soared high in the sky.
The bald eagle is a symbol of the USA.
The bald eagle is a symbol of the USA.
Grammar Patterns
an eagle a large bird of prey An eagle soared high in the sky.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bird of prey; Related birds: hawk, falcon
Etymology
From Old English 'earn', via Old French 'aigle', from Latin 'aquila'.
Memory Tips
Picture the majestic 'eagle' as the 'legal' bird of a nation (sounds similar). It's a symbol of power and freedom.