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- [lam-er-gahy-er, -gahyuh r]
- /ˈlæm ərˌgaɪ ər, -ˌgaɪər/
- /lamˈɜːdʒaɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lam-er-gahy-er, -gahyuh r]
- /ˈlæm ərˌgaɪ ər, -ˌgaɪər/
Definitions of lammergeier word
- noun lammergeier the largest Eurasian bird of prey, Gypaëtus barbatus, ranging in the mountains from southern Europe to China, having a wingspread of 9 to 10 feet (2.7 to 3 meters) and black feathers hanging from below the bill like a mustache. 1
- noun lammergeier A large Old World vulture of mountainous country, with a wingspan of 10 feet (3 m) and dark beardlike feathers, noted for its habit of dropping bones from a height to break them. 1
- noun lammergeier a rare vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, of S Europe, Africa, and Asia, with dark wings, a pale breast, and black feathers around the bill: family Accipitridae (hawks) 0
- noun lammergeier a very large Old World vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) with grayish-black plumage streaked with white and a tuft of bristles over the nostrils and under the bill; bearded vulture 0
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Origin of lammergeier
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < German Lämmergeier literally, lambs' vulture (from its preying on lambs), equivalent to Lämmer, plural of Lamm lamb + Geier vulture (cognate with Dutch gier)
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Parts of speech for Lammergeier
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lammergeier popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.
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