Definition of GOSHAWK

goshawk

Plural: goshawks

Noun

  • A large, powerful hawk known for its swift flight.
  • large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry
  • Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

Examples

  • He swooped in with GOSHAWK for a high-scoring Scrabble play, much like the bird itself.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English goshauk, from Old English gōshafoc (“goose hawk”), from gōs (“goose”) and hafoc (“hawk”). Compare also Old Norse gáshaukr and Late Middle English gosling. The bird gets its name from the fact that the birds of the species are hawks that were alleged to prey on geese.

Synonyms

Accipiter gentilis

Scrabble Score: 18

goshawk: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
goshawk: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
goshawk: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

goshawk: valid Words With Friends Word