HyperDic: pigeon_hawk

English > 1 sense of the expression pigeon hawk:
NOUNanimalpigeon hawk, merlin, Falco columbariussmall falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail
English > pigeon hawk: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningsmall falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry.
Synonymsmerlin, Falco columbarius
Member ofFalco, genus FalcoA genus of Falconidae
Broaderfalcondiurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
Spanishesmerejón
Catalanesmerla, esmirla, Falco columbarius

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