aquiline

/ækˈwɪlɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a beak or bill resembling that of an eagle.

“The aquiline nose gave the man a regal appearance.”

2. noun

A bird of prey, especially an eagle or hawk, having a beak or bill resembling that of an eagle.

“The aquiline swooped down from the sky and snatched its prey.”

Synonyms

  • birdlike
  • eagelike

Antonyms

  • beakless
  • non-eagelike