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American eagle

American eagle noun: haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle characterized by notable white head plumage, native to North America and national bird of the United States of America.

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Noun

American eagle (plural American eagles)

  1. Haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle characterized by notable white head plumage, native to North America and national bird of the United States of America.
    Synonyms:
    bald eagle

Synonyms of American eagle

Forms of American eagle

pluralAmerican eagles

Questions about American eagle

What does American eagle mean?
American eagle means haliaeetus leucocephalus, a species of eagle characterized by notable white head plumage, native to North America and national bird of the United States of America.
What part of speech is American eagle?
American eagle is a noun.
What is the plural of American eagle?
The plural of American eagle is American eagles.

Words near American eagle in the dictionary

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