Dutch

Noun

adelaar m ‎(plural adelaars, diminutive adelaartje n)

1. eagle (Any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae)
2. effigy of an eagle; insignia comprising one

   Romeinse legioenen koesterden hun adelaars zoals Britse regimenten hun banieren

   Roman legions treasured their eagles like British regiments their colours

3. (heraldry) eagle (on or supporting a coat of arms)

   Duitsland, Polen en Roemenië hebben alle adelaars op zijn wapens.

   Germany, Poland and Romania all have eagles on their coats of arms

Synonyms

• arend

Derived terms

• adelaarsnest n