golden eagle

noun

1. a large eagle, Aquila chrysaëtos, of the Northern Hemisphere, having golden-brown feathers on the back of the head and neck.

golden eagle

noun

1. a large eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, of mountainous regions of the N hemisphere, having a plumage that is golden brown on the back and brown elsewhere

Word History and Origins

Origin of golden eagle¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

Last year, Connor volunteered with nature photographer Conny Lundström who maintains blinds in northern Sweden that allow wildlife photographers to get close to golden eagles.

From Washington Post

Scientists can’t follow a golden eagle on its migration from Alaska to Texas.

From Science News For Students

I first traveled to Shanghai three years ago when Gucci opened its Golden Eagle boutique here.

From The Daily Beast

A golden eagle, the armorial ensign of the Ripperda family, crested the centre arch.

From Project Gutenberg

The great golden eagle is fairly plentiful in the mountains, and the black one is seen at times.

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It belongs to the vulture family, though sometimes erroneously called the 'golden eagle.'

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No eye save that of a self-considering golden eagle looked on, and he sailed placidly far above.

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Mrs. Culbertson worked at the parflche with Golden Eagle feathers; she had killed the bird herself.

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