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hawk's-eye
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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the golden plover, Pluvialis dominica.
Quotations
1795
Plovers, commonly called Hawk's Eyes, from their watchfulness to prevent a near approach when sitting.
1813
It is said, that at Hudson's Bay it is called the Hawk's-eye on account of its brilliancy.