aquilino
|a-qui-li-no|
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🇺🇸
/ˌækəˈliːnoʊ/
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/ˌækəˈliːnəʊ/
eagle-like (of the eagle)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aquilino' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Aquilinus,' where 'aquila' meant 'eagle.'
Historical Evolution
'Aquilinus' was used in Late Latin and passed into the Romance languages (Italian, Spanish) as the personal name 'Aquilino,' which continued as a given name and surname in those languages.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'of the eagle' or 'eagle-like'; over time it developed primarily as a personal name and surname rather than a descriptive adjective.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a male given name or a surname of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from Latin Aquilinus (meaning 'eagle-like').
Aquilino accepted the invitation to speak at the conference.
Last updated: 2025/09/30 08:00