Definition of Aquila

1. Noun. A constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair.

Member holonyms: Altair
Generic synonyms: Constellation

2. Noun. The provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy.
Exact synonyms: Aquila Degli Abruzzi, L'aquila
Generic synonyms: City, Metropolis, Urban Center
Group relationships: Abruzzi, Abruzzi E Molise

3. Noun. A genus of Accipitridae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Aquila
Generic synonyms: Bird Genus
Group relationships: Accipitridae, Family Accipitridae
Member holonyms: Aquila Chrysaetos, Golden Eagle, Aquila Rapax, Tawny Eagle

Definition of Aquila

1. n. A genus of eagles.

Medical Definition of Aquila

1. Origin: L, an eagle. 1. A genus of eagles. 2. A northern constellation southerly from Lyra and Cygnus and preceding the Dolphin; the Eagle. Aquila alba [L, white eagle], an alchemical name of calomel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aquila

aqueous phase
aqueous solution
aqueous solution
aqueous vaccine
aqueous vein
aquept
aquicultural
aquiculture
aquicultures
aquic moisture regime
aquifer
aquiferous
aquifers
Aquifoliaceae
aquila
Aquila (current term)
Aquila chrysaetos
Aquila degli Abruzzi
Aquila rapax
aquilege
aquilegia
aquilegias
Aquilegia canadensis
Aquilegia coerulia
Aquilegia scopulorum calcarea
Aquilegia vulgaris
aquiline
aquilinities
aquilinity
aquilon

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