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    When the bald eagle was first named, what was the meaning of the word bald?

    Question #78496. Asked by hidoll. (Apr 08 07 11:25 PM)


    zorba_scank

    		The word 'bald' was derived from 'piebald' referring to the bird's white tail and feathers in contrast to its darker body.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Eagle

    Apr 09 07, 1:07 AM
    o_so_smart

    		From the Latin "baldus" meaning white.

    Apr 09 07, 5:44 AM
    peasypod

    		'Albus' is Latin for white. 'Niveus' at a stretch...

    Apr 09 07, 6:52 AM

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