ˈäsprē, ˈäˌsprā noun
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Etymology: Middle English ospray, from (assumed) Middle French osfraie, from Latin ossifraga sea eagle — more at ossifrage
1. : a large harmless hawk ( Pandion haliaetus ) found in most countries of the world that is a dark brown color above and mostly pure white below, builds a bulky nest often occupied year after year, and feeds on fish that it captures by hovering and diving — called also fish hawk
2. : a feather trimming (as an aigrette) used for millinery
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