windhover
windhover · windhovers
The common kestrelThe common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Meaning
1 senses(UK)The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Origin
From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings;From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).
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Forms
plural: windhovers| Singular | windhover |
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