01 n. One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares.
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One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares.(Zool.)
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Webster, 1913
Harrier
02 n. One who harries.
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One who harries.
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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).(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Harrier hawk —
one of several species of American hawks of the genus Micrastur.