buzzardet

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A hawk resembling the buzzard, but with longer legs, possibly Buteo platypterus.
  • (US) A bird of prey mentioned in New England historical accounts, probably the osprey, Pandion haliaetus.

Etymology

Suffix from English buzzard.

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English

buzzard

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