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Osprey

//ˈɑspɹi// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

    "1594, George Peele (attributed), The Battle of Alcazar I will provide thee of a princely osprey."

  2. 2
    large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years wordnet
  3. 3
    Aigrette (ornamental feather).

Etymology

From Late Middle English ospray, from Anglo-Norman ospriet, from Medieval Latin avis praedae (“bird of prey”), a generic term apparently confused with this specific bird in Old French on its similarity to ossifrage.

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