alerion

a·le·ri·on

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-leer-ee-uh n, -on]
- /əˈlɪər i ən, -ˌɒn/
- /əlˈiərɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-leer-ee-uh n, -on]
- /əˈlɪər i ən, -ˌɒn/

Definitions of alerion word

noun alerion an eagle, usually without a beak or feet 3
noun alerion an eagle displayed, usually represented without a beak or legs. 1
noun alerion (heraldry) A heraldic eagle, especially one depicted without legs and beak. 0

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Origin of alerion

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < French alérion ≪ Frankish *adalaron-; cognate with Old High German adelare noble eagle (German Adler eagle), from distinction made in falconry between noble and ignoble birds of prey, equivalent to adal noble + *aron- eagle; see erne

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Parts of speech for Alerion

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alerion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alerion usage trend in Literature

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