The Collaborative International Dictionary
Harrier hawk
Harrier \Har"ri*er\, n. [From Harry.]
One who harries.
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(Zo["o]l.) One of several species of hawks or buzzards of the genus Circus which fly low and harry small animals or birds, -- as the European marsh harrier ( Circus [ae]ruginosus), and the hen harrier ( Circus cyaneus).
Harrier hawk (Zo["o]l.), one of several species of American hawks of the genus Micrastur.