aigle

French

Etymology

From Latin aquila.

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /ɛɡl/, X-SAMPA: /Egl/

Noun

aigle m (plural aigles)

1. eagle (any of a number of species of birds of prey)
2. (figuratively) a man of ingenuity and superior talent; a genius

Usage notes

The term aigle doesn't have a one-to-one translation between French and English. Some species known as eagles in English are known as pygargues in French

Derived terms

• aiglon

Noun

aigle f (plural aigles)

1. a female eagle
2. (heraldry) a representation an eagle; the eagle as a heraldic symbol

Anagrams

• agile, gelai

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Middle French

Noun

aigle f (plural aigles)

1. eagle

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Old French

Etymology

Latin aquila

Noun

aigle m (oblique plural aigles, nominative singular aigles, nominative plural aigle)

1. eagle (animal)

Descendants

• English: eagle
• French: aigle