goshawk

/ˈɡɒshɔːk/

Etymology

From Middle English goshauk, from Old English gōshafoc (“goose hawk”), from gōs (“goose”) and hafoc (“hawk”). Compare also Old Norse gáshaukr and Late Middle English gosling. The bird gets its name from the fact that the birds of the species are hawks that were alleged to prey on geese.

goshawk means any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

Any of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.“But you heed me no more than a goss-hawk minds a yellow yoldring.”