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a peregrine falcon of the American subspecies Falco peregrinus anatum, noted for its especially swift flight.[1805-15, Amer.]
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Duck hawk — Duck Duck, n. [OE. duke, doke. See {Duck}, v. t. ] 1. (Zool.) Any bird of the subfamily {Anatin[ae]}, family {Anatid[ae]}. [1913 Webster] Note: The genera and species are numerous. They are divided into {river ducks} and {sea ducks}. Among the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duck-hawk — duckˈ hawk noun 1. A moorbuzzard or marsh harrier 2. A peregrine falcon (US) • • • Main Entry: ↑duck … Useful english dictionary
duck hawk — ☆ duck hawk n. PEREGRINE FALCON … English World dictionary
duck hawk — Peregrine Per e*grine, a. [L. peregrinus. See {Pilgrim}.] Foreign; not native; extrinsic or from without; exotic. [Spelt also {pelegrine}.] Peregrine and preternatural heat. Bacon. [1913 Webster] {Peregrine falcon} (Zo[ o]l.), a courageous and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duck hawk — noun 1. : the American falcon that is a variety of the peregrine falcon 2. Britain : marsh harrier * * * a peregrine falcon of the American subspecies Falco peregrinus anatum, noted for its especially swift flight. [1805 15, Amer.] * * * duck… … Useful english dictionary
duck-hawk — n. Harpy, marsh harrier, moor buzzard (Circus oeruginosus) … New dictionary of synonyms
Hawk — /hawk/, n. Mil. a medium range, mobile U.S. surface to air missile system. [H(oming) A(ll the) W(ay) K(iller)] * * * I Any of many small to medium sized, diurnal birds of prey, particularly those in the genus Accipiter. The term is often applied… … Universalium
Duck — Duck, n. [OE. duke, doke. See {Duck}, v. t. ] 1. (Zool.) Any bird of the subfamily {Anatin[ae]}, family {Anatid[ae]}. [1913 Webster] Note: The genera and species are numerous. They are divided into {river ducks} and {sea ducks}. Among the former… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Duck ant — Duck Duck, n. [OE. duke, doke. See {Duck}, v. t. ] 1. (Zool.) Any bird of the subfamily {Anatin[ae]}, family {Anatid[ae]}. [1913 Webster] Note: The genera and species are numerous. They are divided into {river ducks} and {sea ducks}. Among the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Duck barnacle — Duck Duck, n. [OE. duke, doke. See {Duck}, v. t. ] 1. (Zool.) Any bird of the subfamily {Anatin[ae]}, family {Anatid[ae]}. [1913 Webster] Note: The genera and species are numerous. They are divided into {river ducks} and {sea ducks}. Among the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
