GOSHAWK

goshawk, Accipiter gentilis

(noun) large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

goshawk (plural goshawks)

Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.

Source: Wiktionary

Gos"hawk`, n. Etym: [AS. g, lit., goosehawk; or Icel. gashaukr. See Goose, and Hawk the bird.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition