noun

eagle

eagle

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.

an eagle a large bird of prey An eagle soared high in the sky.

Synonyms: bird of prey; Related birds: hawk, falcon

From Old English 'earn', via Old French 'aigle', from Latin 'aquila'.

Picture the majestic 'eagle' as the 'legal' bird of a nation (sounds similar). It's a symbol of power and freedom.

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