noun
ossifrage
Ossifrage (noun) means a large bird of prey, also called the bearded vulture, that feeds mainly on bone marrow.
noun
1
A large bird of prey, also called the bearded vulture, that feeds mainly on bone marrow.
2
A young sea eagle or bald eagle.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle French ossifrage, which traces to Latin ossifraga, meaning "osprey", and ossifragus, also meaning "osprey", both from ossifragus, meaning "bone breaking".
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What is the meaning of ossifrage?
"ossifrage" (noun) means a large bird of prey, also called the bearded vulture, that feeds mainly on bone marrow.
What are the different meanings of ossifrage?
"ossifrage" has 2 main meanings: 1. A large bird of prey, also called the bearded vulture, that feeds mainly on bone marrow; 2. A young sea eagle or bald eagle.
