Word of the Day: Aquiline

Can you pronounce aquiline?

Saturday, December 28, 2024

adjective 1. (Of a person's nose) Hooked or curved like an eagle's beak. 2. Like an eagle. "When in profile, the curve of his aquiline nose was displayed clearly." "The striking actress' most recognizable feature is her strong, aquiline nose." "The Great Seal of the United States has an aquiline figure on it." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, mid-17th century From Our Network Today's Top Product Picks on Sale Great finds, even better prices — grab them while they last! Browse Deals The adjective "aquiline" comes from the Latin "aquila," meaning "eagle". This Latin root is the name of a constellation located on the celestial equator. Aquila represents the eagle associated with the god Jupiter (or Zeus in Greek mythology), and the constellation was first recorded by Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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