golden eagle
Definition of golden eagle
: 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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First Known Use of golden eagle
1809
GOLDEN EAGLE Defined for English Language Learners
golden eagle
Definition of golden eagle for English Language Learners
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: a very large bird that lives in the northern parts of the world and that is dark brown with yellow feathers on the back of its head and neck
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