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buzzard
1[ buhz-erd ]
noun
- any of several broad-winged, soaring hawks of the genus Buteo and allied genera, especially B. buteo, of Europe.
- any of several New World vultures of the family Cathartidae, especially the turkey vulture.
- Slang. a contemptible or cantankerous person (often preceded by old ):
That old buzzard has lived in the same shack for twenty years.
adjective
- Obsolete. senseless; stupid.
buzzard
2[ buhz-erd ]
noun
- any of various nocturnal buzzing insects, as cockchafers.
buzzard
/ ˈʌə /
noun
- any diurnal bird of prey of the genus Buteo , typically having broad wings and tail and a soaring flight: family Accipitridae (hawks, etc) Compare honey buzzard turkey buzzard
- a mean or cantankerous person
Other yvlog Forms
- ܳz· adjective
- ܳz· adjective adverb
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of buzzard1
Example Sentences
In December 2024, the highly contagious virus was detected in a dead wild buzzard found in County Galway.
We hear allusions to a blood-red sun, a poisoned sea and buzzards.
Department of Agriculture veterinarian epidemiologist, said there was probably very little risk to public health in having the animals piled up — even if they were picked at and consumed by buzzards, ravens and flies.
They called the police when they spotted buzzards at a nearby dump.
He added: "There are plenty of buzzards and kites here, but this bird was nothing like those."
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