Definition

1. Noun:
   • Eagle: A large, powerful bird of prey (a raptor) known for its keen eyesight, broad wings, and strong, soaring flight. This is a formal or literary term for an eagle.

Usage

• The term "bird of Jove" is a classical and poetic reference. It is not used in everyday conversation but may be found in literature, historical texts, or in contexts emphasizing majesty and power.
• It specifically refers to eagles, not other birds of prey. "Jove" is another name for Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods, and eagles were traditionally associated with him as symbols of authority.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The poet described the monarch as the bird of Jove, surveying his kingdom from a great height.
  • In the heraldic crest, the bird of Jove represented strength and imperial vision.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used metaphorically to describe a person or nation possessing supreme power, lofty perspective, or imperial dominance.
  • The empire spread its wings like the bird of Jove over the continent.

Variants and Related Words

• Eagle (n): The common term for this bird of prey.
• Raptor (n): The general term for birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, and falcons.
• Aquila (n): The Latin and scientific genus name for true eagles.

Synonyms

• Eagle
• Erne (specifically for the sea eagle)
• The king of birds (a poetic synonym)

Related Idioms

• Eagle-eyed: Having very sharp eyesight.
  • The editor was eagle-eyed, catching every tiny error.
• Spread one's wings: To become more independent or to extend one's influence.
  • After graduation, she was ready to spread her wings and travel the world.

Noun

1. any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight