Lexic.us

Definition of Harrier

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

2. Noun. A hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits.

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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