An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Eagle. A constellation on the celestial equator representing an eagle (R.A. about 19h30, Dec. about +5 deg). It is marked by the bright star → Altair (α Aquilae). Abbreviation: Aql, genitive form: Aquilae.

Etymology (EN): L. aquila “black eagle,” fem. of aquilus “dark colored” (bird).

Etymology (PE): Šâhin “eagle,” Av. saêna- “eagle,” Skt. śyená- “eagle, falcon, hawk”.