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aquiline

adjective
aq·​ui·​line | \ ˈa-kwÉ™-ËŒlÄ«n How to pronounce aquiline (audio) , -lÉ™n\

Definition of aquiline

1 : curving like an eagle's beak an aquiline nose
2 : of, relating to, or resembling an eagle
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aquilinity \ ËŒa-​kwÉ™-​ˈli-​nÉ™-​tÄ“ How to pronounce aquilinity (audio) \ noun

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Aquiline, from the Latin word meaning "eagle", is most often used to describe a nose that has a broad curve and is slightly hooked, like a beak. The aquiline figure on the U.S. seal brandishes the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace. The word for eagle itself, Aquila, has been given to a constellation in the northern hemisphere.

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 The lean face, aquiline nose, piercing eyes — all are here from the beginning. — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, "The enduring fascination with Sherlock Holmes: It’s elementary.," 19 June 2019

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First Known Use of aquiline

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for aquiline

Latin aquilinus, from aquila eagle

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aquiline

adjective
How to pronounce aquiline (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of aquiline

: curving like an eagle's beak
: like an eagle

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