As nouns the difference between hyena and eagle
is that
hyena is large, canine‐resembling carnivore belonging to the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia, often notable for the sound similar to laughter which it can make if excited while
eagle is any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
As a verb eagle is
to score an eagle.
As a proper noun Eagle is
the landing unit of Apollo 11.
hyena Alternative forms
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Noun
Large, canine?resembling carnivore belonging to the family Hyaenidae, native to Africa and Asia, often notable for the sound similar to laughter which it can make if excited.
Derived terms
* brown hyena
* spotted hyena
* striped hyena
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eagle English
Noun
( en noun)
Any of several large carnivorous and carrion-eating birds in the family Accipitridae, having a powerful hooked bill and keen vision.
(heraldiccharge) A representation of such a bird carried as an emblem, e.g. on a coat of arms.
(US, currency) A gold coin with a face value of $10.00 formerly used in the United States.
(golf) A score of two under par for a hole.
Derived terms
(terms derived from the carnivorous bird)
* American eagle
* bald eagle
* eagle-eye, eagle-eyed
* eaglehawk
* eagle owl
* Eagle Scout
* eaglestone
* eaglet
* fish eagle
* golden eagle
* Haast's eagle
* Philippine eagle
* (red-backed sea-eagle)
* sea eagle
* spread eagle
* wedge-tailed eagle
* (white-bellied sea eagle)
* (white-breasted sea eagle)
* white-tailed eagle
* double eagle
* half eagle
Synonyms
* (Accipitridae) erne, broadwing
Verb
(golf) To score an eagle.
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Anagrams
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