Aegypiidae

Pronunciation: /iːˈdʒɪpɪˌdiː/

Definitions of aegypiidae

noun Aegypiidae - a taxonomic family of Old World vultures

Example Sentences

A1 The aegypiidae is a family of birds of prey.

A2 Aegypiidae, also known as Old World vultures, are scavenging birds.

B1 The aegypiidae species are known for their excellent vision.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the aegypiidae population.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of aegypiidae in their natural habitat.

C2 The aegypiidae family includes some of the largest and most powerful birds of prey.

Examples of aegypiidae in a Sentence

formal The Aegypiidae family consists of large birds of prey commonly known as Old World vultures.

informal I saw an Aegypiidae bird circling in the sky earlier today.

slang Check out that Aegypiidae bird, it's massive!

figurative The Aegypiidae family swooped in to clean up the mess after the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of aegypiidae

• plural: aegypiidae
• comparative: more aegypiidae
• superlative: most aegypiidae
• present tense: aegypiidae
• future tense: will be aegypiidae
• perfect tense: has been aegypiidae
• continuous tense: is being aegypiidae
• singular: aegypiidae
• positive degree: aegypiidae
• infinitive: to be aegypiidae
• gerund: being aegypiidae
• participle: aegypiidae

Origin and Evolution of aegypiidae

First Known Use: 1758 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aegypiidae' originates from Latin, specifically from the genus name Aegypius, which is derived from the Greek word 'aigupios' meaning vulture.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the classification of birds of prey, the term 'aegypiidae' has evolved to specifically refer to the Old World vultures within the Accipitridae family.