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noun

Harrier n.

One who harries.

(Zool.) 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 aeruginosus), and the hen harrier (Circus cyaneus).

Harrier hawk (Zool.), one of several species of American hawks of the genus Micrastur.

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Etymology of 'Harrier'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Harrier" : Circus pygargus, harrier eagle, Circus cyaneus, genus Circus, harry, harasser, northern harrier, marsh hawk, hen harrier, Circus Aeruginosus, hawk, Montagu's harrier, marsh harrier, hound dog