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sea eagle

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An eagle with a distinctive white tail; specifically, a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A genus of eagles (genus Haliaeetus).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

any of various large eagles that usually feed on fish

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: eagle, bird of Jove

Narrower terms: Kamchatkan sea eagle, Stellar's sea eagle, Haliaeetus pelagicus, ern, erne, grey sea eagle, gray sea eagle, European sea eagle, white-tailed sea eagle, Haliatus albicilla, fishing eagle, Haliaeetus leucorhyphus

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noun

Meaning 4

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: osprey, fish hawk, fish eagle, Pandion haliaetus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hawk

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: merikotkat — genus Haliaeetus
  • French: pygargue — genus Haliaeetus
  • German: Seeadler — genus Haliaeetus
  • Hebrew: עֵיטָם (eytám) — genus Haliaeetus
  • Japanese: 海鷲 (umiwashi) — genus Haliaeetus
  • Latin: ossifragus — genus Haliaeetus
  • Malay: helang laut — genus Haliaeetus
  • Polish: bielik — genus Haliaeetus
  • Volapük: melakvil — genus Haliaeetus
  • Volapük: melahikvil — genus Haliaeetus
  • Volapük: melajikvil — genus Haliaeetus
  • Volapük: melakvilül — genus Haliaeetus
  • Volapük: melahikvilül — genus Haliaeetus
  • Volapük: melajikvilül — genus Haliaeetus