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 (codename) The Apollo Lunar Module of Apollo 11. === Proper noun === Eagle A surname transferred from the nickname, from the name of the bird as a byname. See eagle. Any of a number of rivers in the United States and Canada. A number of places in the United States: A village in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. A town, the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado. A city in Ada County, Idaho. An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois. A township and village therein, in Clinton County, Michigan. A village in Cass County, Nebraska. A locality in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. A town and hamlet in Wyoming County, New York. A census-designated place in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. An unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia. A town in Richland County, Wisconsin. A town and village therein, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. A number of other townships, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (3), Kansas (2), Minnesota, and Ohio (3), listed under Eagle Township. A village in Eagle and Swinethorpe parish, North Kesteven district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SK8767). ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === Eagle (plural Eagles) (scouting) An Eagle Scout. (scouting) An advancement to the Eagle Scout rank. === Anagrams === Aegle, aglee