ossifragus — meaning in English

English meaning

• osprey noun A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white underside and long, narrow wings, found on coastlines and near lakes worldwide.

Senses

ossifragus is used for these senses in English:

• osprey A bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.
• sea eagle A genus of eagles (genus Haliaeetus).

osprey — full definition

1. noun A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white underside and long, narrow wings, found on coastlines and near lakes worldwide.
2. noun An ornamental feather, especially one used in old-fashioned hat-making (an aigrette).

Related Latin words