Gypaetus

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Translingual

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Gypaetus barbatus.
Gypaetus barbatus in flight.

Etymology

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

Proper noun

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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

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  1. ^ γυπος in [1]
  2. ^ gyp-, gyps in [2]
  3. ^ gyps (gups) in [3]