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Pygargus

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Py′garg

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Py-gar′gus

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[L.
pygargus
, Gr. [GREEK], literally, white rump; [GREEK] the rump + white: cf. F.
pygargue
.]
1.
(Zool.)
A quadruped, probably the addax, an antelope having a white rump.
Deut. xiv. 5.
2.
(Zool.)
(a)
The female of the hen harrier.
(b)
The sea eagle.