Meaning
Any of the broad-winged soaring raptors of the genus Buteo.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From the genus name Buteo, from Latin būteō.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
genus buteo
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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