English Explanatory Dictionary

windhover

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).

Word forms

windhover windhovers

Etymology

From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).

Synonyms

kestrel staniel windfucker windsucker
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