[ 'fɔ:(l)k(ə)n , 'fɒlk(ə)n ]
■ noun a fast-flying bird of prey with long pointed wings. [Genus Falco : many species.]
↘ Falconry a female ~, especially a peregrine. Compare with tercel .
Origin
ME faucon : from OFr., from late L. falco , from L. falx , falc- 'scythe', or of Gmc origin.