iron eagle
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]The term refers to the rank a colonel wears, which resembles an eagle.
Pronunciation
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Noun
[edit]iron eagle (plural iron eagles)
- (idiomatic, US, military) An American military officer who has attained the rank of colonel but will not be promoted to the rank of general.