aquiline


aq·ui·line

adj \ˈa-kwə-ˌlīn, -lən\

Definition of AQUILINE

1
: curving like an eagle's beak <an aquiline nose>
2
: of, relating to, or resembling an eagle
aq·ui·lin·i·ty \ˌa-kwə-ˈli-nə-tē\ noun

Origin of AQUILINE

Latin aquilinus, from aquila eagle
First Known Use: 1646

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

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