n. a genus of moths including the
n. [ Cf. OF. aiglesse. ] (Zoöl.) A female or hen eagle. [ R. ] Sherwood. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Min.) A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aëtites. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OF. aiglesse. ] (Zoöl.) A female or hen eagle. [ R. ] Sherwood. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Min.) A concretionary nodule of clay ironstone, of the size of a walnut or larger, so called by the ancients, who believed that the eagle transported these stones to her nest to facilitate the laying of her eggs; aëtites. [ 1913 Webster ]