aasvogel Definition
a vulture, especially the Eurasian griffon (Gyps fulvus).
Using aasvogel: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aasvogel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The aasvogel circled above, waiting for its next meal.
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A group of aasvogels were seen feeding on a carcass in the savannah.
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The aasvogel is an important scavenger in many ecosystems.
Phrases with aasvogel
Example
After chemotherapy, he was as bald as an aasvogel.
an aasvogel's feast
a situation where people take advantage of someone else's misfortune
Example
The insurance company's refusal to pay for the damages left the family's home vulnerable to an aasvogel's feast.
an aasvogel's patience
the ability to wait for something for a long time, especially for an opportunity to take advantage of someone else's misfortune
Example
The aasvogel's patience paid off when it finally found a carcass to feed on.
Origins of aasvogel
from Afrikaans 'aasvoël', meaning 'vulture'
Summary: aasvogel in Brief
An 'aasvogel' [ahs-voh-guh l] is a type of vulture, particularly the Eurasian griffon. It is an important scavenger in many ecosystems and can be seen circling above, waiting for its next meal. The phrase 'as bald as an aasvogel' denotes complete baldness, while 'an aasvogel's feast' refers to a situation where people take advantage of someone else's misfortune.
