Meaning & use
Jaeger
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A predatory seabird, related to gulls, known for chasing other birds to steal their food.
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A jaeger swooped low over the cliffs, harassing a tern until it dropped its catch.
Birdwatchers gathered at the coast hoping to spot a rare parasitic jaeger.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from the German word for 'hunter,' the same root also gives 'jaeger' as a term for a light infantry soldier or huntsman in historical contexts.
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2. noun
A German or Austrian light infantryman or huntsman, historically drawn from gamekeepers and foresters.
The jaeger regiments were prized for their marksmanship in forested terrain.
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