buzzardet

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From buzzard + -et.

US, Obsolete A hawk resembling the buzzard, but with longer legs, possibly Buteo platypterus.

US, Obsolete A bird of prey mentioned in New England historical accounts, probably the osprey, Pandion haliaetus.

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