windhover

n. [动]茶隼

词形变化

windhovers 复数 windhovers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).

词源

From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).

来源:wiktionary