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goshawk

/ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/

A noun referring to a large, powerful bird of prey of the genus Accipiter, known for its short, broad wings and long tail, used historically in falconry.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее крупную, сильную хищную птицу рода Accipiter, известную своими короткими, широкими крыльями и длинным хвостом, исторически используемую в соколиной охоте.
  1. Bird of prey C1 formal

    A large, powerful hawk (Accipiter gentilis) with short broad wings and a long tail, found in forests across the Northern Hemisphere.

    • The goshawk soared silently above the treeline.
    • Falconers prize the goshawk for its agility and speed.
    • We spotted a goshawk hunting in the dense woodland.

    🇷🇺Ястреб-тетеревятник

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