English dictionary
fishhawk
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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The osprey (<i>Pandion haliaëtus</i>), found both in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also <i>fishing eagle</i>, and <i>bald buzzard</i>.
Source: webster1913