American eagle

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Definition

Noun 1. A large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body: This is the common name for the Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a bird of prey native to North America. It is known for its distinctive white-feathered head and tail contrasting with a dark brown body and wings. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States of America.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The American eagle soared high above the mountain ridge.
    • We were lucky to see an American eagle perched on a tree near the river.
    • The American eagle is a powerful symbol of freedom and strength.
Advanced Usage
  • As a national symbol: The term is often used metonymically to represent the United States, its government, or its ideals.
    • The policy was seen as a victory for the American eagle.
  • In heraldry and iconography: Refers to the stylized image of the bird used on official seals, currency, and emblems.
    • The Great Seal of the United States features an American eagle holding an olive branch and arrows.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bald eagle: This is the more precise and commonly used name for the same species (). "American eagle" is often used synonymously with "bald eagle."
  • White-headed eagle: An older, descriptive name for the bird.
  • Haliaeetus leucocephalus: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
Synonyms
  • Bald eagle
  • White-headed eagle (archaic)
Notes on Meaning
  • While "American eagle" is widely understood to mean the bald eagle, it is technically a less specific term. Other large eagles, like the golden eagle, also live in North America. However, in common usage, "American eagle" almost exclusively refers to the bald eagle, especially in symbolic contexts.
Noun
  1. a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body

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