BUZZARD


Meaning of BUZZARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbə-zərd ]

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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