golden eagle

noun

: a dark brown eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) of the northern hemisphere with gold-colored feathers on the back of the head and neck, a gray beak, and yellow legs and feet

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European bison, golden eagles, lynx and elk inhabit the area. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026 Inspired by a golden eagle native to the Pacific Northwest region, the puppet features the studio’s first fully articulated bird wings, designed to open and collapse like those of a real bird. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Snow leopards prowl remote ridge lines while the eagle hunters maintain a centuries-old bond with golden eagles below. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 It was opened as a hotel in September 2025, and while the classified documents have been removed, a vestige of America’s prowess remains in the form of a golden eagle sculpture crafted from aluminum from B-52 fighter jets. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for golden eagle

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of golden eagle was in 1676

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“Golden eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20eagle. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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golden eagle

noun
: a dark brown eagle of the northern regions that has brownish yellow head and neck feathers

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