"aquila" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus;
Contains the star Altair (synset 109225020)
instance hypernym: constellation - a configuration of stars as seen from the earth

member holonym: altair - double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation
The provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy (synset 108822171)
instance hypernym: city, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

part meronym: abruzzi, abruzzi e molise - a mountainous region of central Italy on the Adriatic

synonym: aquila degli abruzzi, l'aquila
A genus of Accipitridae (synset 101616836)
hypernym: bird genus - a genus of birds
member holonym:
- aquila chrysaetos, golden eagle - large eagle of mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere having a golden-brown head and neck
- aquila rapax, tawny eagle - brownish eagle of Africa and parts of Asia
member meronym: accipitridae, family accipitridae - hawks; Old World vultures; kites; harriers; eagles

synonym: genus aquila

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