[ea.gle] n [ME egle, fr. OF aigle, fr. L aquila] (13c) 1: any of various large diurnal birds of prey of the accipiter family noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight
2. a: the eagle-bearing standard of the ancient Romans b: one of a pair of eagle-bearing silver insignia of rank worn by a military colonel or a navy captain
3: a gold coin of the U.S. bearing an eagle on the reverse and usu. having a value of ten dollars
4: a golf score of two strokes less than par on a hole--compare birdie
5. cap [Fraternal Order of Eagles]: a member of a major fraternal order