Meanings
nounfish eagle (plural fish eagles)
plural fish eagles
- Any of certain species of the genus Haliaeetus (syn. Ichthyophaga) of birds of prey that feed on fish.
Synonyms: fish hawk, fishing eagle
- An osprey (Pandion haliaetus).
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of certain species of the genus Haliaeetus (syn. Ichthyophaga) of birds of prey that feed on fish.
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nounlarge harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
Broader
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fish eagle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fish%20eagle
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