buteonine, a.
(bjuːˈtiːənaɪn)
[f. L. būteōn-em hawk or buzzard + -ine; cf. L. leōnīnus leonine.]
Of, pertaining to, or resembling the Buzzard.
| 1865 Athenæum No. 1987. 732/3 Raptorial bird..somewhat buteonine. 1874 Coues Birds N.-W. 356 The only buteonine species observed. |