Definition of "govinda" [govinda]

• The name of an Indian kite, Milvus govinda. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The kites (_Milvus govinda_) are likewise busy at their nurseries."
• "Ordinarily the nesting season of the common kite (_Milvus govinda_) does not begin until February, but as the eggs of this bird have been taken as early as the 29th December, mention of it must be made in the calendar for the present month."
• "Needless to state, the common pariah kite (_Milvus govinda_) is found on the Nilgiris."