/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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