BUZZARD


Meaning of BUZZARD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' b ə -z ə rd

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English busard, from Old French, alteration of buison, from Latin buteon, buteo hawk

Date: 14th century

1 chiefly British : BUTEO

2 : any of various usually large birds of prey (as the turkey vulture)

3 : a contemptible or rapacious person

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