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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. 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.