Osprey Definition

ŏsprē, -prā
ospreys
noun
ospreys
A large, black-and-white diving bird of prey of a family (Pandionidae) having only one species (Pandion haliaetus): it feeds mainly on fish.
Webster's New World
A plume formerly used to trim women's hats.
American Heritage

Aigrette (ornamental feather)

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Noun

Singular:
osprey
Plural:
ospreys

Origin of Osprey

  • Middle English osprai from Anglo-Norman ospreit from Medieval Latin avis praedae bird of prey Latin avis bird awi- in Indo-European roots Latin praedae genitive of praeda booty, prey ghend- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Late Middle English ospray from Latin ossifragus (“bone-breaker").

    From Wiktionary

Osprey Sentence Examples

  • Birds of prey are very numerous, including several varieties of eaglesthe osprey, the spotted, the golden and the imperial.

  • Among other members of this order are the eagle, osprey, vulture, buzzard, kite and hawk, with about a dozen species in all.

  • The golden eagle, bald-headed eagle, osprey and a large variety of hawks are common in Canada, as are the snowy owl, the horned owl and others inhabiting northern climates.

  • The wild cat may yet be found in the Highlands, and the polecat, ermine and pine marten still exist, the golden eagle and the white-tailed eagle haunt the wilder and more remote mountainous districts, while the other large birds of prey, like the osprey and kite, are becoming scarce.

  • Chock full of technological advances and constructed to be sturdy and durable, Osprey backpacks are literally designed to ensure that your gear arrives at your destination secure and in good condition.

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