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buzzard

Syllabification: (buz·zard)
Pronunciation: /ˈbəzərd/

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Definition of buzzard

noun

  • a large hawklike bird of prey with broad wings and a rounded tail, typically seen soaring in wide circles.
    • Family Accipitridae: several genera, in particular Buteo, and including the common ( Eurasian) buzzard (B. buteo)
  • a North American vulture, especially a turkey vulture.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French busard, based on Latin buteo 'falcon'

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