Aquilinity

/ˌækwɪˈlɪnɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being aquiline; the characteristic of resembling an eagle or having eagle-like features.

Etymology

From 'aquiline' plus the suffix '-ity' (expressing a state or quality), formed in English to create an abstract noun describing the essence of eagle-like appearance or characteristics.

Kelly Says

This is a pretty rare word, but when writers want to emphasize that someone's entire appearance has that sharp, fierce, eagle-like quality—not just the nose—they use 'aquilinity' to suggest nobility and predatory grace.

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