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Aquiline: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquiline

 

[ หˆakwษ™หŒlaษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

facial features

Aquiline refers to a nose that is curved or hooked like that of an eagle. This term is often used to describe a prominent or sharply hooked nose, which can give an individual a striking appearance. People may associate aquiline noses with nobility or a distinguished look. In art and literature, such features may be emphasized to convey strength or character.

Synonyms

beaked, curved, hooked

Examples of usage

  • She had an aquiline nose that gave her a regal aspect.
  • His aquiline profile stood out in the crowd.
  • The sculpture captured the aquiline features of the ancient king.
  • Many famous leaders are remembered for their aquiline noses.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquiline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aรฉreo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคกเคผ-เค†เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช adlerartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berparuh elang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะปะธะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orli

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚ทใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกguila

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kartal gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ˆ˜๋ฆฌ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นฐๅ˜ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏั€ะบั–ั‚ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qartal kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกguila

Etymology

The word 'aquiline' derives from the Latin word 'aquilinus', which means 'of or like an eagle'. The root 'aquila' specifically means 'eagle' in Latin. This term has been in use since the early 17th century, primarily in English, to refer to features reminiscent of an eagle's beak, particularly a curved or hooked nose. The association with eagles, which are often seen as symbols of strength and nobility, lends the word a certain prestige. Aquiline features have been frequently represented in art and literature, drawing attention to how physical appearance can convey character traits or social status. Over the centuries, the term has maintained its relevance in discussions of beauty and aesthetics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,516, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.