aquiline

[ ak-wuh-lahyn, -lin ]

adjective

1. (of the nose) shaped like an eagle's beak; hooked.
2. of or like the eagle.

aquiline

/ ˈækwɪˌlaɪn /

adjective

1. (of a nose) having the curved or hooked shape of an eagle's beak
2. of or resembling an eagle

Other Words From

• aq·ui·lin·i·ty [ak-w, uh, -, lin, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquiline¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from French or directly from Latin aquilīnus, derivative of aquila “eagle;” eagle, -ine ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquiline¹

C17: from Latin aquilīnus, from aquila eagle

Example Sentences

Aquiline nose, face long and aristocratic, voice deep and vibrant.

From The Daily Beast

His nose was large and aquiline, his mouth from his lips thin, and his chin well formed and powerful.

From Project Gutenberg

The nose was aquiline; the lips, a trifle full, were nevertheless beautifully shaped.

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Kind words he ever had for all;He knew no base design: His eyes were dark and rather small,His nose was aquiline.

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She had an aquiline nose, a large expressive, prominent mouth.

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His nose was aquiline and well cut, but the suggestion of his nationality was elusive.

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