a small European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking
See hobby in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(hŏbˈē)
nounpl.hob·bies
An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
Related Forms:
hobˈby·ist noun
(hŏbˈē)
nounpl.hob·bies
Any of several small falcons of the genus Falco, formerly used for catching small birds or game.
(hŏbˈē), Oveta Culp 1905-1995.
American public official. She was the first director of the Women's Army Corps (1943-1945) and the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (1953-1955).