An epithet often applied to large raptors such as the eagle, signifying the bird regarded as the most powerful or noble among birds.
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South AsiaSoutheast AsiaGlobal (mythological usage)mythologicalliterary
A title assigned in myth and legend to a supreme or divine bird, for example Garuda in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, regarded as leader of the birds or enemy of serpents.
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A metaphorical designation for a person or thing that excels above others in a field related to birds or aerial prowess.