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osprey Definition

os·prey (äsprē, -prā)

noun pl. -·preys

a large, black-and-white diving bird of prey of a family (Pandionidae) having only one species (Pandion haliaetus): it feeds mainly on fish

Etymology: LME ospray, ult. < L ossifraga, osprey, lit., the bone-breaker < os, a bone (see ossify) + frangere, to break

osprey Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • translocate: Like all the 2001 translocated Ospreys, the Rutland chick was fitted with a red ring with white lettering on its right leg.
  • migrate: Are there many sightings of migrating Ospreys in Ireland?
  • nest: They are the first nesting Ospreys in mainland Spain for 60 years.
  • breed: How would you feel if Ospreys bred somewhere else in England before Rutland Water?
  • watch: However, the curious can watch wild ospreys, without fear of breaking the law, from properly constructed hides at the following places.
  • see: Of course what we'd really like to know about is details of any rings worn by Ospreys seen!

Adjective modifier

  • male: Other male Ospreys have been seen from time to time at Rutland Water.
  • female: Male and female ospreys look similar, but - as with most birds of prey - the female is bigger.
  • young: Each of the young Ospreys received a thorough medical check.
  • more: AND NOW THERE ARE TWELVE Yesterday two more young Ospreys were brought down by car from Scotland.
  • first: The chart below gave a clue as to when our first Ospreys might arrive.
  • other: Other male Ospreys have been seen from time to time at Rutland Water.

Modifies a noun

  • pandion: Osprey Pandion haliaetus A total of seven Ospreys were seen during the whole trip.
  • haliaetus: Osprey Pandion haliaetus A total of seven Ospreys were seen during the whole trip.
  • chick: The newly arrived osprey chicks are set to spread their wings over Rutland next week.
  • nest: From there on in, and to this very day, RSPB volunteers guard osprey nests around the clock during the nesting season.
  • egg: He had calculated the value of the Orchard's apples in sterling, dollars, gold and osprey eggs.

Noun used with modifier

  • adult: At Rutland Water There were sightings of two adult Ospreys together on Saturday 8 September.
  • fishing: Guided evening Osprey Watches - looking for fishing Ospreys.

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