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pandion
(encz) | Pandion, |
pandion
(wn) | Pandion
n 1: type genus of the Pandionidae [syn: Pandion, {genus
Pandion}] |
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Pandion haliaetus
(gcide) | Osprey \Os"prey\, Ospray \Os"pray\, n. [Through OF. fr. L.
ossifraga (orig., the bone breaker); prob. influenced by
oripelargus (mountain stork, a kind of eagle, Gr. ?); cf. OF.
orpres, and F. orfraie. See Ossifrage.] (Zool.)
The fishhawk (Pandion haliaetus).
[1913 Webster]Fishhawk \Fish"hawk`\, n. (Zool.)
The osprey (Pandion halia["e]tus), found both in Europe and
America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and
seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and
bald buzzard.
[1913 Webster] |
family pandionidae
(wn) | family Pandionidae
n 1: ospreys [syn: Pandionidae, family Pandionidae] |
genus pandion
(wn) | genus Pandion
n 1: type genus of the Pandionidae [syn: Pandion, {genus
Pandion}] |
pandion haliaetus
(wn) | Pandion haliaetus
n 1: large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and
builds a bulky nest often occupied for years [syn:
osprey, fish hawk, fish eagle, sea eagle, {Pandion
haliaetus}] |
pandionidae
(wn) | Pandionidae
n 1: ospreys [syn: Pandionidae, family Pandionidae] |
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