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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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Heather Diehl / Getty Images The East Room is decorated in patriotic red, white and blue and national symbols, including golden eagle tree toppers, to highlight the coming America250 national celebration.
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CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
There were two golden eagles perched on a utility pole, primary feathers ruffling in the cold breeze.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2025
During the winter months, golden eagles and bald eagles are seen around the cavern area too.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Decorated with eight golden eagles and encrusted with 1,354 diamonds, 1,136 rose-cut diamonds, and 56 emeralds, it was found broken near the museum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2025
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CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
There were two golden eagles perched on a utility pole, primary feathers ruffling in the cold breeze.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2025
During the winter months, golden eagles and bald eagles are seen around the cavern area too.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Decorated with eight golden eagles and encrusted with 1,354 diamonds, 1,136 rose-cut diamonds, and 56 emeralds, it was found broken near the museum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Golden eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20eagle. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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