lammergeier
Pronunciation: /ˈlaməˌgʌɪə/
(also lammergeyer)
Definition of lammergeier
noun
- a large Old World vulture of mountainous country, with a wingspan of 3 m (10 ft) and dark beard-like feathers, noted for its habit of dropping bones from a height to break them. Also called bearded vulture.
- Gypaetus barbatus, family Accipitridae
Origin:
early 19th century: from German Lämmergeier, from Lämmer (plural of Lamm 'lamb') + Geier 'vulture'