jaeger

noun

jae·​ger ˈyā-gər How to pronounce jaeger (audio)
 sense 2 also  ˈjā-
1
a
: hunter, huntsman
b
: one attending a person of rank or wealth and wearing hunter's costume
2
: any of several large dark-colored birds (genus Stercorarius) of northern seas that are related to the skua, are strong fliers, and tend to harass weaker birds until they drop or disgorge their prey

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In addition to these species, the region also offers the opportunity to catch the occasional seabird soaring along the surf, with potential appearances by the great shearwater, Atlantic puffin and pomarine jaeger, to name a few. — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 The dinner buffet features an all-you-wish schnitzel station with jaeger, franconian, or wiener schnitzel, and a create-your-own cheese spaetzle station. — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

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Etymology

German Jäger

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of jaeger was in 1781

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