Goshawks

/ˈɡɑːshɔːks/ noun

Definition

Plural of goshawk; multiple large, powerful hunting hawks with short wings and long tails.

Etymology

Standard English plural of goshawk, formed by adding -s to the singular noun.

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In medieval times, a lord's goshawks were so valuable that they represented wealth and hunting prestige—falconers could spend lifetimes training a single bird to hunt perfectly.

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