Aquila
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A genus of Accipitridae: A taxonomic genus within the family Accipitridae, comprising certain eagles.
- The provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy: The capital city of both the province of L'Aquila and the Abruzzo region.
- A constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair: A prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere, representing an eagle.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Genus):
- The golden eagle belongs to the genus Aquila.
- Scientists studied the migration patterns of Aquila species.
Proper noun (City):
- Aquila was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 2009.
- We visited the historic center of Aquila.
Proper noun (Constellation):
- Look for the star Altair in the constellation Aquila.
- Aquila is best seen in the summer sky.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific contexts: Used in binomial nomenclature to classify eagle species.
- The specimen was identified as Aquila chrysaetos.
- In historical/astronomical contexts: Often appears in classical mythology and ancient star catalogs.
- In myth, Aquila was the eagle that carried Zeus's thunderbolts.
Variants and Related Words
- Aquiline (adj): Relating to or resembling an eagle, often used to describe a curved nose.
- He had a sharp, aquiline nose.
Synonyms
- For the city: L'Aquila.
- For the constellation: The Eagle.
Noun
- a genus of Accipitridae
- the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy
- a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair