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Webster 1913 Edition
Windhover
Wind′hovˊer
,Noun.
[From its habit of hovering over one spot.]
(Zool.)
The kestrel; – called also
windbibber
, windcuffer
, windfanner
. [Prov. Eng.]
Definition 2024
windhover
windhover
English
So-called because of flying style
Noun
windhover (plural windhovers)
- (Britain) The common kestrel.
Synonyms
Translations
common kestrel — see common kestrel