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: a constellation in the northern hemisphere represented by the figure of an eagle
Word History
Etymology
Latin (genitive Aquilae), literally, eagle
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Aquila was
in the 14th century
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“Aquila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aquila. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.
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