FALCON


Meaning of FALCON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfal-kən, ˈfȯl- also ]

ˈfȯ-kən noun

Etymology: Middle English faucoun, falcon, from Anglo-French faucon, from Late Latin falcon-, falco, probably from Latin falc-, falx

Date: 13th century

1. : any of various hawks trained for use in falconry ; especially : peregrine falcon — used technically only of a female; compare tiercel

2. : any of various hawks (family Falconidae) that have long pointed wings, a long tail, and a notched beak and that usually inhabit open areas

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falcon 1: 1 hood, 2 jess, 3 gauntlet

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