Meaning Of The Word Osprey

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osprey in American English
a large, black-and-white diving bird of prey of a family (Pandionidae) having only one species (Pandion haliaetus): it feeds mainly on fish
noun: a large hawk, Pandion haliaetus, that feeds on fish

osprey in British English
noun: a large broad-winged fish-eating diurnal bird of prey, Pandion haliaetus, with a dark back and whitish head and underparts: family Pandioridae

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