First Known Use: 14th century
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buzzard
noun buz·zard \ˈbə-zərd\
: a kind of large bird that eats animals that are already dead
: a kind of large hawk
Full Definition of BUZZARD
1
chiefly British : buteo
2
: any of various usually large birds of prey (as the turkey vulture)
3
: a contemptible or rapacious person
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Origin of BUZZARD
Middle English busard, from Old French, alteration of buison, from Latin buteon, buteo hawk
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buzzard
noun buz·zard \ˈbə-zərd\
Definition of BUZZARD for Kids
: a usually large bird of prey that flies slowly
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