buzzard
noun/ˈbʌzərd/
Frequency rank: #15,240 most common English word
Meaning
A large bird that feeds on dead animals; a type of vulture or hawk.
Example sentence
The old buzzard circled slowly above the dry plains, searching for something to eat.
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