eagle

eagle

1. any of various birds of prey of the genera Aquila, Harpia, etc. (see golden eagle, harpy eagle), having large broad wings and strong soaring flight: family Accipitridae (hawks, etc.)

2. Golf a score of two strokes under par for a hole

3. a former US gold coin worth ten dollars: withdrawn from circulation in 1934

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eagle

Any of various large birds of prey, characterized by a powerful hooked bill, and long broad wings; used as emblems, insignias, seals, and ornamental sculpture.

See also: Ornament

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Eagle

(religion, spiritualism, and occult)

The constellation Aquila is an eagle, but in astrology it is sometimes taken as an alternate term for the sign Scorpio. The notion here is that Scorpio rules the principle of metamorphosis and regeneration. The lowly, stinging scorpion is an adequate symbol for the unregenerate Scorpio but does not appropriately describe transformed members of this sign. The image of the noble eagle, however, captures the highest potential of Scorpio.

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What does it mean when you dream about an eagle?

Eagles fall under the larger meaning of birds, especially as spiritual symbols. Eagles are also associated with the sun, and thus have solar symbolism. A common mythological motif is an eagle in combat with an earthbound animal, which symbolizes the spirit or the mind (the eagle) struggling with more mundane needs or desires. Eagles are also traditionally associated with nobility (especially with kings) and authority, which in dreams can be a symbol for the father or for the animus. Other traits commonly associated with eagles include pride, fierceness, and courage.

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eagle

[′ē·gəl]

(vertebrate zoology)

Any of several large, strong diurnal birds of prey in the family Accipitridae.

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eagle

A pediment of a Greek building.

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eagle

attribute of Zeus, thus of authority. [Art: Hall, 109]

See: Authority

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eagle

widely used as national symbol. [Animal Folklore: Jobes, 213]

See: Freedom

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eagle

symbolic carrier of God’s word to all. [Christian Symbol-ism: Appleton, 35]

See: Messenger

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eagle

symbol represents the sun. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 358]

See: Sun

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Eagle

A dBASE-like dialect bundled with Emerald Bay, sold by Migent from 1986-1988, later renamed Vulcan when Wayne Ratliff reacquired the product.

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Eagle

(dreams)

Carl Jung said that birds represent thoughts while birds in flight symbolize moving and changing thoughts. Birds are generally associated with freedom and abandon. In old dream interpretation books, birds are considered lucky omens. Doves and eagles are generally spiritual symbols. Your dream depends on its details, but if the birds in your dream were flying free, it may be symbolic of spiritual, psychological, or physical freedom. An eagle is a powerful bird and the unconscious message may be prosperity, success, and liberation from tedium. The eagle is also a bird of prey and some negative connotations can be made. If the eagle is on the attack or the dream is frightening, reflect on your own aggressive and predatory thoughts and tendencies.

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