EAGLE


Meaning of EAGLE in English

■ noun

1》 a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight. [ Aquila and other genera.]

2》 Golf a score of two strokes under par at a hole.

3》 US a former gold coin worth ten dollars.

■ verb Golf play (a hole) in two strokes under par.

Derivatives

~t noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. aigle , from L. aquila . The golf term was suggested by birdie .

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