Definition of Hawkbill

1. Noun. Pugnacious tropical sea turtle with a hawk-like beak; source of food and the best tortoiseshell.


Definition of Hawkbill

1. n. A sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), which yields the best quality of tortoise shell; -- called also caret.

Definition of Hawkbill

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of hawksbill) ¹

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Definition of Hawkbill

1. a sea turtle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hawkbill

1. A sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), which yields the best quality of tortoise shell. Synonym: caret. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hawkbill

hawing
hawk
hawk's-beard
hawk's-beards
hawk-beaked
hawk-billed
hawk-eyed
hawk-nose
hawk moth
hawk moths
hawk nose
hawk noses
hawk owl
hawkbell
hawkbells
hawkbill (current term)
hawkbills
hawkbit
hawkbits
hawked
hawker
hawkers
hawkey
hawkeyed
hawkeyes
hawkeys
hawkfish
hawkfishes
hawkie
hawkies

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