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Webster 1913 Edition

Goshawk

Gos′hawkˊ

,
Noun.
[AS.
gōshafuc
, lit., goosehawk; or Icel.
gāshaukr
. See
Goose
, and
Hawk
the bird.]
(Zool.)
Any large hawk of the genus
Astur
, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (
Astur palumbarius
) and the American (
A. atricapillus
) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (
A. Novæ-Hollandiæ
) is pure white.

Webster 1828 Edition

Goshawk

GOS'HAWK

,
Noun.
A voracious fowl of the genus Falco, or hawk kind, larger than the common buzzard, but of a more slender shape. The general color of the plumage is a deep brown; the breast and belly white.

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