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Definition of Roughleg

1. Noun. Large hawk of the northern hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers.

Definition of Roughleg

1. n. Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard.

Definition of Roughleg

1. a large hawk [n -S]

Medical Definition of Roughleg

1. Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Synonym: rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard. The best known species is Archibuteo lagopus of Northern Europe, with its darker American variety (Sancti-johannis). The latter is often nearly or quite black. The ferruginous roughleg (Archibuteo ferrugineus) inhabits Western North America. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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