lam·mer·gei·er also lam·mer·gey·er (l m  r-g  r)n. A large predatory bird (Gypaetus barbatus) of the vulture family, ranging from the mountainous regions of southern Europe to China and having a wide wingspan and black plumage. Also called bearded vulture, ossifrage. [German Lämmergeier : Lämmer, genitive pl. of Lamm, lamb (from Middle High German lamp, from Old High German lamb) + Geier, vulture (from Middle High German g r, from Old High German).] |
lammergeier, lammergeyer [ˈlæməˌgaɪə]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a rare vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, of S Europe, Africa, and Asia, with dark wings, a pale breast, and black feathers around the bill: family Accipitridae (hawks) Also called bearded vulture
[from German Lämmergeier, from Lämmer lambs + Geier vulture]
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| Noun | 1. |  lammergeier - the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the billOld World vulture - any of several large vultures of Africa and Eurasia |
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