Definition of Aquilene
Aq"ui*line (?; 277), a. [L. aquilinus,
fr. aquila eagle: cf. F. aquilin. See Eagle. ]
1. Belonging to or like an eagle.
2. Curving; hooked; prominent, like the beak of an
eagle; -- applied particularly to the nose
Terribly arched and aquiline his nose.
Cowper.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- of, belonging to, or like an eagle
Frank's aquiline nose jutted out from underneath his glasses.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Aquilene
The correct Spelling of this word is: Aquiline
|
Do you have a fact, idea, experience, comment, or anything whatsoever to share regarding Aquiline?
If so, please enter it below and we will add it to our database.
|
Thank you for using the FreeFactFinder Encyclopedia. Please visit our homepage to view articles on a plethora of fascinating topics, which are updated on a regular basis.
|
|
