Gypaetus

Translingual
Gypaetus barbatus.
Gypaetus barbatus in flight.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυπς (gups, “vulture”)[1][2][3] (also γύψ (gúps); Modern Greek γύπας (gýpas)) + Ancient Greek ἀετός (aetós) "eagle"

Proper noun

Gypaetus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Accipitridae – the bearded vulture, also known as the lammergeier or ossifrage.

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References
  1. γυπος in
  2. gyp-, gyps in
  3. gyps (gups) in
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