ALLERION

Noun

allerion (plural allerions)

(heraldry) An eagle displayed, without beak or feet.

Source: Wiktionary


Al*le"ri*on, n. Etym: [F. alérion, LL. alario a sort of eagle; of uncertain origin.] (Her.)

Definition: Am eagle without beak or feet, with expanded wings. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ODONTOGLOSSUM

(noun) any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors


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