释义 |
os·prey \ˈäsprē, ˈäˌsprā\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English ospray, from (assumed) Middle French osfraie, from Latin ossifraga sea eagle — more at ossifrage 1. : a large harmless hawk (Pandion haliaetus) found in most countries of the world that is a dark brown color above and mostly pure white below, builds a bulky nest often occupied year after year, and feeds on fish that it captures by hovering and diving — called also fish hawk 2. : a feather trimming (as an aigrette) used for millinery [osprey 1] |