■ 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 .