Definition of Harrier

1. Noun. A persistent attacker. "The harassers were not members of the regular army"

Exact synonyms: Harasser
Generic synonyms: Aggressor, Assailant, Assaulter, Attacker
Derivative terms: Harass, Harry

2. Noun. A hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits.
Generic synonyms: Hound, Hound Dog

3. Noun. Hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals.

Definition of Harrier

1. n. One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares.

2. n. One who harries.

Definition of Harrier

1. a hunting dog [n -S]

Medical Definition of Harrier

1. 1. One of a small breed of hounds, used for hunting hares. 2. One of several species of hawks or buzzards of the genus Circus which fly low and harry small animals or birds, as the European marsh harrier (Circus aerunginosus), and the hen harrier (Circus cyaneus). Harrier hawk, one of several species of American hawks of the genus Micrastur. Alternative forms: harier. Origin: From Hare. (06 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Harrier

harpy
harpy
harpylike
harpy bat
harpy eagle
harp seal
harquebus
harquebuses
harquebusier
harquebusiers
harridan
harridan
harridans
harried
harrier (current term)
harrier (current term)
harriers
harrier eagle
harries
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Wilson
Harriman
Harrington
Harrington-Flocks test
harringtonines
harrington rod insertion
Harris
Harris' haematoxylin

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