war hawk

Значение (Английский)

1. A proponent of war or military intrusiveness.
2. An eagle.

Синонимы

hawk

Переводы

faucon

falco

halcón

Этимология (Английский)

Late 18th c., often attributed to Virginian Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke, but no written evidence exists. Popularized in debates concerning the War of 1812. Sense "eagle" probably a calque of Old English guþhafoc