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Definition of osprey

osprey

/ˈɑː.spɹi/
os · prey
Plural:ospreys
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• noun

1

A large, diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan global distribution, characterized by dark brown upperparts, white underparts, and specialized reversible outer toes for grasping slippery fish.

Example

"We watched in awe as the osprey folded its wings, dived feet-first into the river, and emerged with a struggling salmon in its talons."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, from Old French 'ospres', based on Latin 'ossifraga' (bone-breaker), but heavily influenced and altered by association with Medieval Latin 'avis praedae' (bird of prey).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Osprey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/osprey
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