aquila

• Nom propre désignant une constellation de la Voie lactée voisine du Cygne, contenant l'étoile Altaïr, ainsi que la capitale de la province des Abruzzes en Italie centrale et un genre de rapaces.

A proper noun referring to a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus that contains the star Altair, as well as the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy, and a genus of Accipitridae.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. B2formal

   A prominent constellation in the northern sky, located in the Milky Way near Cygnus, containing the bright star Altair.

   Aigle (constellation)

   • Aquila is easily visible in the summer sky.
   • The star Altair is the brightest in the constellation Aquila.
   • Ancient astronomers mapped Aquila as an eagle.

   Synonymeseagle

2. City in ItalyB2formal

   The capital city of the Abruzzo region in central Italy, known for its medieval architecture and history.

   L'Aquila (ville d'Italie)

   • L'Aquila was founded in the 13th century.
   • The city of Aquila suffered a major earthquake in 2009.
   • Tourists visit Aquila to see its beautiful churches and fountains.

3. Genus of birdsC1formalscientific

   A genus of large birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, commonly known as eagles.

   Genre Aquila (aigles)

   • The golden eagle belongs to the genus Aquila.
   • Aquila species are found on every continent except Antarctica.
   • Ornithologists study the hunting patterns of Aquila eagles.