Harrier

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1. Noun

One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares.

2. Noun

One who harries.

3. Noun

One of several species of hawks or buzzards of the genus Circus which fly low and harry small animals or birds, -- as the European marsh harrier (Circus aerunginosus), and the hen harrier (C. cyaneus).

4. Noun

hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment

5. Noun

a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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