Gos"hawk` (?), n. [AS. g&?;shafuc, lit., goosehawk; or Icel. gshaukr.
See Goose, and Hawk the bird.] (Zoˆl.) Any large hawk of the genus
Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European
(Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best
known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and
courage. The Australian goshawk (A. NovÊ-HollandiÊ) is pure white.
Gos"herd (?), n. [OE. gosherde. See Goose, and Herd a herdsman.] One
who takes care of geese.
Gos"let (?), n. (Zoˆl.) One of several species of pygmy geese, of the
genus Nettepus. They are about the size of a teal, and inhabit Africa,
India, and Australia.