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hawker2

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːkə/
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Definition of hawker

noun

  • 1a falconer.
  • 2a slender-bodied dragonfly that remains airborne for long periods, typically patrolling a particular stretch of water.
    • Aeshnidae, Gomphidae, and other families, order Odonata: several genera

Origin:

Old English hafocere, from hafoc 'hawk'

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