harrier
noun
a person who or thing that harries.
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harrier
1 American
[har-ee-er]
/ ˈhær i ər /
noun
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a person who or thing that harries.
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any of several short-winged hawks of the genus Circus that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on reptiles and small birds and mammals.
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Military. Harrier, a one- or two-seat British-American fighter, both an attack and a reconnaissance aircraft, featuring a turbofan engine with a directable thrust that enables it to land and take off vertically.
harrier
2
American
[har-ee-er]
/ ˈhær i ər /
noun
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one of a breed of medium-sized hounds, used, usually in packs, in hunting.
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a cross-country runner.
harrier
1
British
/ ˈhærɪə /
noun
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a person or thing that harries
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any diurnal bird of prey of the genus Circus, having broad wings and long legs and tail and typically preying on small terrestrial animals: family Accipitridae (hawks, etc) See also marsh harrier Montagu's harrier
harrier
2
British
/ ˈhærɪə /
noun
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a smallish breed of hound used originally for hare-hunting
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a cross-country runner
Harrier
3
British
/ ˈhærɪə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of harrier1
First recorded in 1550–60; harry + -er 1
Origin of harrier2
Example Sentences
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"There's a jay ... That's a bluethroat ... Do you see the hen harrier? We're lucky," the 37-year-old photographer told AFP.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
For 30 minutes we watch a northern harrier on the hunt, dive-bombing blue-winged and cinnamon teal, though he always comes up empty.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The bog is an important site for biodiversity and is home to the endangered hen harrier.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025
“The harrier has landed,” exclaimed a volunteer on a Sunday bird walk at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park.
From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2019
The smaller harrier will best suit a deeply enclosed country; but where there is little cover, and less doubling greater size and fleetness are requisite.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
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