plural. The claws (or less usually in singular any claw) of a bird or beast. spec. The powerful claws of a bird of prey, or of a dragon, griffin, etc.
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| 释义 | the world > animals > birds > bird of prey > [noun] > claw or talons (3) talons?a1400 plural. The claws (or less usually in singular any claw) of a bird or beast. spec. The powerful claws of a bird of prey, or of a dragon, griffin, etc. pouncea1475 A claw or talon of a bird of prey. Also (occasionally) in extended use of other animals. Now archaic or historical. pouncer1704 = pounce, n.1 7a. Obsolete. rare. |
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