A variant or alternate form referring to eagles or eagle-related symbols, particularly in heraldry and medieval terminology.
Variant spelling of 'aquila' that appears in medieval Latin texts and heraldic documents, particularly in Romance languages where this spelling was used alongside the classical Latin form.
Medieval scribes couldn't always agree on spelling, so you'll find 'aquila,' 'aquilia,' and other variations in old documents—but they all meant the same powerful symbol of nobility and power.
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