noun
lammergeier
LAM-uh-guy-uh
Lammergeier (noun) means a large, long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, native to southern Europe, Africa and India. Example: “A lammergeier circled high above the gorge, riding the thermals.”
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A large, long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, native to southern Europe, Africa and India.
"A lammergeier circled high above the gorge, riding the thermals."
"The reserve runs a breeding programme to help the lammergeier recover in the Alps."
"Hikers sometimes mistake a distant lammergeier for an eagle because of its size."
How to use lammergeier
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large mountain-dwelling vulture, also called the bearded vulture.
When to use it
It is a specialist, mainly ornithological term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Memory tip
Bearded vulture is the more commonly understood name if a listener may not know lammergeier.
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Common pairings
spot a lammergeier
a lammergeier's wingspan
a lammergeier circling overhead
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Etymology
The word was borrowed from German Lämmergeier.
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What is a lammergeier?
It is a large vulture species, Gypaetus barbatus, found across southern Europe, Africa and India.
Is a lammergeier the same as a bearded vulture?
Yes, bearded vulture is simply another name for the same bird.
Where do lammergeiers live?
They are found in mountainous and rocky regions of southern Europe, Africa and India.
What is the meaning of lammergeier?
"lammergeier" (noun) means a large, long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, native to southern Europe, Africa and India.
