goshawk

English

/ˈɡɒshɔːk/, /ˈɡɑshɑk/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several bird of birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English goshauk inherited from Old English gōshafoc (goose hawk) root from Proto-Indo-European *keh₂p- (seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*keh₂p-

Gloss

seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold

Concept
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Possession

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