adelaar

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Pronunciation

• adelaar

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Etymology

Germanic, cognate with German Adler

Noun

adelaar m (plural adelaars, diminutive adelaartje)

1. eagle (Any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae)
2. effigy of an eagle; insignia comprising one

   Romeinse legioenen koesterden hun adelaars zoals Britse regimenten hun banieren

   Roman legions treasured their eagles like British regiments their colours

Derived terms

• adelaarsnest n

Synonyms

• arend