"eagleback" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From eagle + back, modelled on horseback. Etymology templates: {{af|en|eagle|back}} eagle + back Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} eagleback (uncountable)
  1. (usually with on) The back of an eagle (for riding upon). Tags: uncountable, usually, with-on
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