Dorhawks

/ˈdɔrhɔks/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dorhawk; multiple hawks or birds of prey of the dorhawk variety.

Etymology

Regular English plural of dorhawk; combines Germanic and Old English roots in standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

The word's obscurity actually protects it—words that completely disappear from use can't degrade further, but dorhawks persists in fragments of falconry texts.

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