Falcon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Falcon is a noun meaning Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.
Meaning
Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.
More Meanings
- Any bird of prey of the subfamilies Falconinae and Herpetotherinae.
- (falconry) A female such bird, a male being a tiercel.
- To hunt with a falcon or falcons.
- (historical) A light cannon used from the 15th to the 17th century.
Example Sentences
He rode astride while hawking; she falconed in the ladylike position of sidesaddle.
Word Forms
- falcons
- falconing
- falconed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hawk, lanner, bird, nighthawk, hawkish, shark.
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