Eagle

proper nounproper nounnouncommon in dialogue

//ˈiɡəl//

The Apollo Lunar Module of Apollo 11.

proper noun

1
The Apollo Lunar Module of Apollo 11.

Etymology

* As an English surname, from the noun eagle. * As an English surname of Norman origin, from L'Aigle in Orne, first attested in 1055 and from Latin aquila, itself meaning "eagle." * Also translated from names in other languages meaning "eagle," such as German Adler, Polish Orzeł, Orzel, Slovene Orel, Lakota waŋbli (compare Eagleman, Redeagle, Whiteeagle). * The name of the English village is believed to be from Old English āc (“oak”) + lēah: compare with Acle.

proper noun

1
A surname transferred from the nickname, from the name of the bird as a byname. See eagle.
2
Any of a number of rivers in the United States and Canada.
3
A number of places in the United States: A village in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
4
A number of places in the United States: A town, the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado.
5
A number of places in the United States: A city in Ada County, Idaho.
6
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois.
7
A number of places in the United States: A township and village therein, in Clinton County, Michigan.
8
A number of places in the United States: A village in Cass County, Nebraska.
9
A number of places in the United States: A locality in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
10
A number of places in the United States: A town and hamlet in Wyoming County, New York.
11
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
12
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia.
13
A number of places in the United States: A town in Richland County, Wisconsin.
14
A number of places in the United States: A town and village therein, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
15
A number of places in the United States: A number of other townships, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (3), Kansas (2), Minnesota, and Ohio (3), listed under Eagle Township.
16
A village in Eagle and Swinethorpe parish, North Kesteven district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SK8767).

noun

1
An Eagle Scout.
2
An advancement to the Eagle Scout rank.
When will Roderick get his Eagle?

Forms

plural: Eagles

Eager · A surname.eagerly · In an eager manner.eagle · Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in…

Eagle · The Apollo Lunar Module of Apollo 11.

Eagles · A surname.ear · The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna or auricle,…earl · A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and…

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