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The Dutch word for eagle is
arend





eagle

Dutch Definition


eagle
     1. arend, adelaar

Translations for eagle and their definitions

Arend ©
     1. Proper noun. (given name, male, eq=Arnold), sometimes spelled as Arent
     2. Proper noun. (constellation) Aquila
     3. n-m. eagle, large bird of prey of the family Accipitridae


adelaar
     1. n-m. eagle (Any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae)
     2. n-m. effigy of an eagle; insignia comprising one
           Romeinse legioenen koesterden hun adelaars zoals Britse regimenten hun banieren. - Roman legions treasured their eagles like British regiments treasured their colours.
     3. n-m. (heraldry) eagle (on or supporting a coat of arms)
           Duitsland, Polen en RoemeniĆ« hebben allen adelaars op hun wapens. - Germany, Poland and Romania all have eagles on their coats of arms.


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