aquilid

ak.wi.lid

Definitions

1. noun

A bird of the hawk family, especially the Old World members of the genera Aquila and Spilornis

“The park ranger spotted an aquilid soaring through the trees in the wildlife reserve.”

2. noun

A type of hawk or eagle, especially one of the genus Aquila

“The ornithologist studied the habits of various aquilids in the region.”

Synonyms

  • eagle
  • hawk

Antonyms

  • dove
  • sparrow