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

Tony's aquiline features and grey curls lend him the air of a senator in Ancient Rome.

From BBC

Her white-streaked hair was perfectly coiffed into a bun, and her blue eyes were sharp and fierce, centered over a long aquiline nose.

From Literature

But Imperioli, with his aquiline nose, his big, busy dark eyes, his spilling waves of hair, now gray, remains recognizable from the series.

From New York Times

His wide forehead and aquiline nose gave him the look of a distinguished, almost regal, gentleman, although the crown of his head was as bald as a monk’s.

From Scientific American

Partridge, who has the same distinct, aquiline profile as her grandmother, speaks from a studio at the Imogen Cunningham Trust, which houses an extensive collection of Cunningham’s original negatives and prints.

From Seattle Times