lammergeier

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Noun lammergeier has 1 sense

bearded vulture, lammergeier, lammergeyer, Gypaetus barbatus - the largest Eurasian bird of prey; having black feathers hanging around the bill
--₁ is a kind of Old World vulture

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Lammergeier

Noun

Definition: A large bird of prey in the vulture family, primarily found in mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for its distinctive features like a feathered head and a penchant for bones.

Example: The lammergeier is often referred to as the "bone-eating bird."

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of lammergeiers.

Example: The lammergeier population has seen a slight increase in recent years.

Verb

Definition: To exhibit behavior resembling that of a lammergeier.

Example: The students were so engrossed in their books that they lammergeiered around the library, oblivious to their surroundings.