'Polioaetus ichthyaetus' definitions:

Definition of 'Polioaetus ichthyaetus'

From: GCIDE
  • Sea eagle \Sea" ea"gle\
  • 1. (Zool.) Any one of several species of fish-eating eagles of the genus Haliaeetus and allied genera, as the North Pacific sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), which has white shoulders, head, rump, and tail; the European white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla); and the Indian white-tailed sea eagle, or fishing eagle (Polioaetus ichthyaetus). The bald eagle and the osprey are also sometimes classed as sea eagles. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) The eagle ray. See under Ray. [1913 Webster]