Fishhawk

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:40:25

Fish"hawk` (?), n. Zool.

The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), found both in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald buzzard.

 

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