eaglehawk
Meaning
The wedge-tailed eagle, Aquila audax, Australia's largest bird of prey.
Example
An eaglehawk was circling high over the paddock.
Origin
Compound of 'eagle' and 'hawk'.
Variants
eagle-hawk
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