lammergeyer

Thân thiện

A lammergeyer soars high above the mountain peaks.

Definition

Noun A very large Old World vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), also known as the bearded vulture. It is characterized by its size, feathered head, and the distinctive tuft of black bristles (feathers) at the base of its beak. It is known for its unique behavior of dropping bones from a height to break them and eat the marrow.

Usage

The word "lammergeyer" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of vulture. It is a zoological term. * The lammergeyer is often seen soaring over mountainous regions. * Researchers are studying the diet of the lammergeyer. * A distinguishing feature of the lammergeyer is the black feathers around its bill.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in ornithology, wildlife conservation, and nature writing.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something large, patient, or associated with high, remote places, though this is rare.
  • The old fortress stood on the cliff like a stone lammergeyer overlooking the valley.

Variants and Related Words

• Lammergeier: An alternative, equally common spelling.
• Bearded vulture: The more common English name for the same bird.
• Ossifrage: An archaic name for this bird, meaning "bone-breaker."

Synonyms

• Bearded vulture
• (scientific name)

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using "lammergeyer." It is a specific zoological noun.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bearded vulture
• lammergeier
• Gypaetus barbatus