falcon

noun

fal·con ˈfal-kən How to pronounce falcon (audio)

ˈfȯl-

also ˈfȯ-kən

: any of various hawks trained for use in falconry

especially : peregrine falcon

—used technically only of a female compare tiercel

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web At one point a falcon alights on his gloved wrist, and both the bird and Ferry turn to the camera at exactly the same moment — a feat of directing, or possibly of luck.

New York Times, 17 May 2022 For anyone following the romantic saga unfolding in UC Berkeley’s famed falcon nest, the Cal Falcons nest webcam has offered twists and delights akin to a TV drama.

Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 May 2022 The structure is topped by falcon-wing shapes made of carbon fiber and fitted with solar panels.

Nadia Leigh-hewitson, CNN, 2 Apr. 2022 Peaks Crag is slowly becoming a more popular climbing site, due in part to the falcon nest.

Adam Terro, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2022 Norwegian kings were active in falconry up until the end of the 14th century and also had professional falcon catchers at their service.

David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2021 Later, there’s a scene where the same falcon is clearly meant to step on a rose, but the bird hesitates and misses.

New York Times, 17 May 2022 Peregrine falcon and orca were among several other wild animal favorites.

Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 But the new falcon appears to be interested in quickly filling Grinnell’s role.

Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	falcon
释义	falcon noun fal·con ˈfal-kən ˈfȯl- also ˈfȯ-kən 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 Illustration of falcon 1 hood 2 jess 3 gauntlet Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web At one point a falcon alights on his gloved wrist, and both the bird and Ferry turn to the camera at exactly the same moment — a feat of directing, or possibly of luck. New York Times, 17 May 2022 For anyone following the romantic saga unfolding in UC Berkeley’s famed falcon nest, the Cal Falcons nest webcam has offered twists and delights akin to a TV drama. Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 May 2022 The structure is topped by falcon-wing shapes made of carbon fiber and fitted with solar panels. Nadia Leigh-hewitson, CNN, 2 Apr. 2022 Peaks Crag is slowly becoming a more popular climbing site, due in part to the falcon nest. Adam Terro, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2022 Norwegian kings were active in falconry up until the end of the 14th century and also had professional falcon catchers at their service. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2021 Later, there’s a scene where the same falcon is clearly meant to step on a rose, but the bird hesitates and misses. New York Times, 17 May 2022 Peregrine falcon and orca were among several other wild animal favorites. Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 But the new falcon appears to be interested in quickly filling Grinnell’s role. Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English faucoun, falcon, from Anglo-French faucon, from Late Latin falcon-, falco, probably from Latin falc-, falx First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing falcon peregrine falcon falcon-gentle peregrine falcon falcon-gentle Kids Definition falcon noun fal·con ˈfal-kən ˈfȯl- 1 : a hawk trained for use in hunting small game 2 : any of several small hawks with long wings and swift flight
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falcon

noun

Illustration of falcon

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing falcon

Kids Definition

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