Goshawk

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/
• CA IPA: /ˈɡɑs.hÉ‘k/

Origin

From Old English gōshafoc ("goose hawk"), from gōs ("goose") and hafoc ("hawk"). Compare also Old Norse gáshaukr and Late Middle English gosling. The bird gets its name from the fact that the species are hawks that were alleged to prey on geese.

Full definition of goshawk

Noun

1. Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus, Accipiter.

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