osprey
noun
a large hawk, Pandion haliaetus, that feeds on fish.
ospreys
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pluralof osprey.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The charity's reserve's officer Paul Waterhouse explained the new pair, Blue 717 and her mate Blue 476, had only fledged one chick last year, which was normal among less-experienced ospreys.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Several new ospreys chicks have hatched in north Wales over the past fortnight, conservationists have announced.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
They were the first ospreys to breed on England's south coast in 180 years.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Birds of Poole Harbour previously said laying four eggs for a third year in a row was "quite a rare occurrence in ospreys".
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Your koi are a gourmet meal for the ospreys out on Route 89.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
