fish hawk

noun

1. osprey ( def 1 ).

fish hawk

noun

1. another name for the osprey

Word History and Origins

Origin of fish hawk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

Example Sentences

Osprey, sometimes called fish hawks, are typically found along shoreline.

From Seattle Times

It might be that a dolphin could swim faster than Lizzie through the water and a fish hawk dive faster through the air, but nothing alive could run across Malaga Island faster than Lizzie Griffin.

From Literature

The big fish hawks put sticks in many places during the breeding season.

From Literature

Osprey are birds of prey that feed mostly on fish and are sometimes called “fish hawks.”

From Washington Times

To Katsi he said: “You will be a fish hawk, catch fish and eat them, live along rivers.”

From Project Gutenberg