orfraie

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French osfraie, inherited from Latin ossifraga (“osprey”), from ossifragus (“bone breaking”). Doublet of ossifrage.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔʁ.fʁɛ/
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Noun

orfraie f (plural orfraies)

  1. white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
  2. osprey
  3. bird of ill omen

Derived terms
  • cri d’orfraie

Further reading
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