bald eagle
Definition
Noun: 1. A large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body: The bald eagle is a bird of prey native to North America, known as the national bird and symbol of the United States. Adult birds are characterized by a distinctive white head and tail, contrasting with a dark brown body and wings.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We saw a bald eagle soaring above the river.
- The bald eagle built its massive nest in the tall pine tree.
- Conservation efforts helped the bald eagle population recover from endangerment.
Advanced Usage
- Symbolic Use: The term is often used to symbolize the United States, its government, or ideals like freedom and strength.
- The document was sealed with the emblem of the bald eagle.
Variants and Related Words
- Haliaeetus leucocephalus (n): The scientific name for the bald eagle.
- Eagle (n): The general category of large birds of prey to which the bald eagle belongs.
Synonyms
- American eagle: A direct synonym often used in formal or patriotic contexts.
Noun
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a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body
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