Johnny rook

noun

usually capitalized J

: a hawk (Phalcoboenus australis) of the Falkland islands that is related to the caracaras

Word History

Etymology

from the name Johnny + rook

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Rhymes for Johnny rook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook