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king of birds


The eagle.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The eagle is known as the king of birds.

CONTEXTUAL

High above the mountain peaks, the eagle soared, truly acting like the king of birds.

COMPLEX

With its sharp gaze and powerful wingspan, the golden eagle commands the sky, rightfully earning its title as the king of birds.


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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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    A person who brings bad news.

  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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Last updated August 10, 2026