windhover en · NOUN
Etymology
From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).
Meanings
- (UK) The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| windhovers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
windsucker · staniel · windfucker · kestrel