Eagle

See also: eagle

English

Etymology

• As an English surname, from the noun eagle.
• As an English surname of Norman origin, from L'Aigle in Orne, first attested in 1055 and from Latin aquila, itself meaning "eagle."
• Also translated from names in other languages meaning "eagle," such as German Adler, Polish Orzeł, Orzel, Slovene Orel, Lakota waŋbli (compare Eagleman, Redeagle, Whiteeagle).
• The name of the English village is believed to be from Old English āc (“oak”) + lēah: compare with Acle.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈiɡəl/
• Rhymes: -iɡəl

Proper noun

the Eagle

1. (codename) The Apollo Lunar Module of Apollo 11.

Proper noun

Eagle

1. A surname transferred from the nickname, from the name of the bird as a byname. See eagle.
2. Any of a number of rivers in the United States and Canada.
3. A number of places in the United States:
   1. A village in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
   2. A town, the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado.
   3. A city in Ada County, Idaho.
   4. An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois.
   5. A township and village therein, in Clinton County, Michigan.
   6. A village in Cass County, Nebraska.
   7. A locality in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
   8. A town and hamlet in Wyoming County, New York.
   9. A census-designated place in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
   10. An unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia.
   11. A town in Richland County, Wisconsin.
   12. A town and village therein, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
   13. A number of other townships, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (3), Kansas (2), Minnesota, and Ohio (3), listed under Eagle Township.
4. A village in Eagle and Swinethorpe parish, North Kesteven district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SK8767).

Derived terms

• Eagle and Swinethorpe
• Eagle effect

Noun

Eagle (plural Eagles)

1. (scouting) An Eagle Scout.
2. (scouting) An advancement to the Eagle Scout rank.

   When will Roderick get his Eagle?

Anagrams

• Aegle, aglee