war hawk Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: W AO1 R HH AO1 K
What Does War Hawk Mean?
War Hawk is used as a noun meaning A proponent of war or military intrusiveness. It can also mean An eagle.
War Hawk Definition (Noun)
- A proponent of war or military intrusiveness.
- An eagle.
Synonyms of War Hawk
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War hawk synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of War Hawk
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War Hawk in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
war hawk (plural war hawks)
Origin of War Hawk
Late 18th c., often attributed to Virginian Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke, but no written evidence exists.[1] Popularized in debates concerning the War of 1812. Sense "eagle" probably a calque of Old English guþhafoc