The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word SEA EAGLE
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More clues leading to the result SEA EAGLE
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What does SEA EAGLE mean?
SEA EAGLE noun- An eagle with a distinctive white tail; specifically, the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla).
- A genus of eagles (genus Haliaeetus).