bird of Jove
- noun
- Archaic
:
águila
- She watched the bird of Jove as it glided effortlessly across the sky.
Examples
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The poet described the bird of Jove soaring high above the mountains.
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In ancient Roman symbols, the bird of Jove often represented strength and authority.
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The bird of Jove soared majestically in the sky.
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In ancient texts, the bird of Jove symbolizes power.
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The poet described the bird of Jove soaring high above the mountains.
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In ancient Roman symbols, the bird of Jove often represented strength and authority.
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She watched the bird of Jove as it glided effortlessly across the sky.
Synonyms
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A large bird of prey with sharp talons and very good eyesight
A bird like an eagle that stands for power and nobility
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase structure 'bird of Jove' transparently signals a bird associated with Jove (possession/attribution), so a learner who knows 'bird' and 'Jove' would infer it refers to a bird tied to the god. However, identifying the referent specifically as an 'eagle' requires cultural/mythological knowledge about Jove/Jupiter, so the exact meaning is not fully predictable from the parts alone.
Etymology
Bird of Jove The poetic name bird of Jove comes from old myths where the god Jove had a great eagle as his special bird, and artists often showed that eagle with his thunderbolt. So, the name came to mean 'an eagle' and to suggest 'power' and 'authority'.