Aquila

noun

Aq·ui·la ˈa-kwə-lə

also ə-ˈkwi-lə

: 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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