Aquila
/ˈækwɪlə/noun
A constellation in the northern sky, representing an eagle.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the eagle was a symbol of Jupiter, the king of gods, representing power and divine authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₂éḱwōl
“a bird, possibly an eagle or large bird of prey.”
Latin
Latin
aquila
“eagle, a symbol of strength and majesty.”
Old French
Old French
aquile
“eagle, carried the significance of nobility.”
Middle English
Middle English
aquila
“adopted from Latin, used primarily in astronomical contexts.”
Modern English
English
Aquila
“the name of a constellation, retaining its Latin form.”