adelaar

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch adeler. Cognate with German Adler. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Particularly: “ONW has an entry for this”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaː.dəˌlaːr/

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• Hyphenation: ade‧laar

Noun

adelaar m (plural adelaars, diminutive adelaartje n)

1. eagle (Any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae)
2. effigy of an eagle; insignia comprising one

   Romeinse legioenen koesterden hun adelaars zoals Britse regimenten hun banieren.

   Roman legions treasured their eagles like British regiments treasured their colours.

3. (heraldry) eagle (on or supporting a coat of arms)

   Duitsland, Polen en Roemenië hebben allen adelaars op hun wapens.

   Germany, Poland and Romania all have eagles on their coats of arms.

Synonyms

• arend

Derived terms

• adelaarsnest
• adelaarsvaren