goshawk
n. large hawk, bird of prey formerly used in falconry | ||||
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Goshawk Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Goshawk
(n.)
Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novae-Hollandiae) is pure white.
(n.)
Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novae-Hollandiae) is pure white.
| WordNet 2.0 |
goshawk
Noun
1. large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
(synonym) Accipiter gentilis
(hypernym) hawk
(member-holonym) Accipiter, genus Accipiter
Noun
1. large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
(synonym) Accipiter gentilis
(hypernym) hawk
(member-holonym) Accipiter, genus Accipiter
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goshawk
goshawk
\gos"hawk`\ (?), n. [as. g&?;shafuc, lit., goosehawk; or icel. gāshaukr. see goose, and hawk the bird.] (zo?l.) any large hawk of the genus astur, of which many species and varieties are known. the european (astur palumbarius) and the american (a. atricapillus) are the best known species. they are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. the australian goshawk (a. nov?-hollandi?) is pure white.
goshawk
\gos"hawk`\ (?), n. [as. g&?;shafuc, lit., goosehawk; or icel. gāshaukr. see goose, and hawk the bird.] (zo?l.) any large hawk of the genus astur, of which many species and varieties are known. the european (astur palumbarius) and the american (a. atricapillus) are the best known species. they are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. the australian goshawk (a. nov?-hollandi?) is pure white.
Goshawk Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Goshawk Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Goshawk
The Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis; from OE. góshafoc 'goose-hawk') is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.
It is a widespread species that inhabits the temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. In North America, it is called the Northern Goshawk. It is mainly resident, but birds from colder regions of north Asia and Canada migrate south for the winter.
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