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A lammergeier in Austria.

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From German Lämmergeier, from Lämmer, plural of Lamm (lamb) + Geier (vulture).

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lammergeier (plural lammergeiers)

  1. A long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.
    Synonyms: bearded vulture, ossifrage

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