orfraie

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɔʁ.fʁɛ/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

orfraie f (plural orfraies)

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

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