lammergeier
/lam-er-gahy-er, -gahyuhr/US // ˈlæm ərˌgaɪ ər, -ˌgaɪər //UK // (ˈlæməˌɡaɪə) //
林默尔,跛脚的人
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the largest Eurasian bird of prey, Gypaëtus barbatus, ranging in the mountains from southern Europe to China, having a wingspread of 9 to 10 feet and black feathers hanging from below the bill like a mustache.
Examples
The lammergeier (Gypatus barbatus) had almost become extinct in 1900; but several varieties of eagle and falcon are left.
The plumage of the lammergeier is grayish brown above and nearly white below.
A lammergeier swooped down on wide funereal wings; it peered at us; darted away toward the cliffs.
A black speck appeared high in the sky; grew fast—the lammergeier.
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