iron eagle
- noun
- /ˈaɪərn ˈiɡəl/
:
águila de hierro
- The town square features an impressive iron eagle perched atop the war memorial.
Examples
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Collectors value antique iron eagles for their craftsmanship and symbolism.
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The dictator adopted the iron eagle as the national emblem to project authority.
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The iron eagle stands proudly in the town square.
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Many tourists take photos with the iron eagle.
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The town square features an impressive iron eagle perched atop the war memorial.
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Collectors value antique iron eagles for their craftsmanship and symbolism.
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The dictator adopted the iron eagle as the national emblem to project authority.
Synonyms
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A picture of a large bird used as a sign of power or authority
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Morphology
The phrase is a direct noun–noun composition meaning an eagle made of iron, so a B1 learner who knows 'iron' and 'eagle' can straightforwardly infer the literal sense. Any symbolic associations (strength, power, liberty) are secondary and cross‑linguistically common, so they do not undermine its compositional transparency.
Etymology
Iron eagle comes from the image of a metal eagle statue often put on buildings or monuments. The word iron suggests something hard and lasting and eagle stands for power and freedom, so a metal eagle was used to show 'strength', 'power', or 'liberty'.