lammergeier

Meanings

• noun

  A large bird of prey, native to Europe and Asia, with a distinctive bald head and neck and a wingspan of up to 3.5 meters.

  - "The lammergeier soared above the cliffs, searching for its prey."
  - "The lammergeier is also known as the bearded vulture."

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Synonyms

bearded vulture , ossifrage

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Variants

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lammergeier , lammergeiers , lammergeyer , lammergeyers

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Etymology

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From German Lammer (lamb) and Geier (vulture).

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Trivia

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1. The lammergeier is the largest flying bird in Europe.

2. The lammergeier is also known as the 'bone breaker' due to its ability to smash bones to access the marrow.

3. The lammergeier was once hunted for its feathers, which were used to make fine hats.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulture: The lammergeier is a type of vulture, a bird of prey that feeds primarily on carrion.

2. raptor: The lammergeier is a raptor, a bird of prey that uses its talons to catch and kill its prey.

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Culture

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In ancient times, the lammergeier was revered by some cultures for its scavenging abilities and was believed to have healing properties.

How to Memorize "lammergeier"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, bald-headed bird with a wingspan of over 3 meters. Visualize it soaring above mountains and cliffs in search of food.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the lammergeier with lambs and vultures. Remember that it is a bird of prey with a distinctive bald head and neck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lambs and Vultures' to remember the name of this bird.

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