Kilo Lingo

/ˈiː.ɡəl/

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Translation

A large, strong bird that hunts small animals and has very sharp eyes.

Word origin

From Old French aigle, from Latin aquila, the Roman name for the bird.

Origin
Latin
Root
aquila

Grammar

Gender
Pluraleagles

Examples

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Eagles fly higher than most other birds.

claws.

Eagles hunt fish and small animals.

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We say "eagle eyes" for someone who sees every detail.

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This word is part of lesson 59.