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. ONW has an entry for this

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaː.dəˌlaːr/
  • adelaar(file)
  • 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.

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