noun
also gosshawk ˈgäsˌhȯk
Etymology: Middle English goshawke, goshauk, from Old English gōshafoc, from gōs goose + hafoc hawk — more at goose , hawk
: any of several long-tailed short-winged accipitrine hawks having powerful bills, long legs, and strong feet and being noted for their powerful flight, activity, and vigor — see accipiter