windhover
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Noun
- The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
Origin
From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).
The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).