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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The pair handed Haski business cards, emblazoned with golden eagles, and then started interrogating him about press freedom. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 State wildlife officials have raised concerns about the potential impact of the quarry on bumblebees, desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles and other creatures. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Its roughly 3,500 acres are home to abundant wildlife like brown bears, grey wolves, chamois, and golden eagles. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 Åsmund Keilen/Bird Photographer of the Year Norwegian photographer Åsmund Keilen captured this amazing moonlight silhouette of a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetosin) in Urke, Ørsta. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 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 29 Oct. 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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