"firehawk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: firehawks [plural]
Etymology: From fire + hawk. Etymology templates: {{af|en|fire|hawk}} fire + hawk Head templates: {{en-noun}} firehawk (plural firehawks)
  1. The black kite, particularly in the context of its spreading of wildfires.
    Sense id: en-firehawk-en-noun-7nEnaVET Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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