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osprey

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As a noun, osprey means a bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

Meanings of osprey

3 meanings

noun

  1. A bird of prey (Pandion haliaetus) that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.

  2. Aigrette (ornamental feather)

  3. Large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for yearsanimal

    Similar: fish hawk, fish eagle, sea eagle, Pandion haliaetus

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noun: large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish an…
fish hawkfish eaglesea eaglePandion haliaetus

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