תַּחְמָס

tach.masostrichHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

from H2554; a species of unclean bird (from its violence), perhaps an owl
Traditional renderings: night hawk.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Leviticus 11:16הַתַּחְמָ֖ס · the screech owl
    …the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,
  2. Deuteronomy 14:15הַתַּחְמָ֖ס · the screech owl
    …the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk,