Adler

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[edit] German

[edit] Etymology

Compound of edel and Aar. When Aar started assuming a more general meaning of "bird of prey suitable for hunting or falconry", the term edler Aar emerged to distinguish eagles from other hunting birds such as falcons and hawks.

[edit] Noun

Adler m. (genitive Adlers, plural Adler)

  1. eagle
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