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aquila

/ˈækwələ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables
aquila
IPA
/ˈækwələ/
15
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble an eagle. It includes the star Altair.

name

An early Christian, the husband of Priscilla.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin aquila (“eagle”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈækwələ/
  • British English: /ˈækwɪlə/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Derived Forms

Aquilae

Phrases

Mount Aquila

Frequently Paired Words

aquiline

Questions

How do you pronounce aquila?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈækwələ/.
What does aquila mean?
A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble an eagle. It includes the star Altair.
Where does aquila come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce aquila

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