hawksbill en · NOUN
Etymology
From hawk + -s- + bill; so named because its sharp beak is reminiscent of a hawk's.
Meanings
- A tropical marine turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, that is a source of tortoiseshell.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hawksbills | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hawkbill | alternative | lexicographic |