: a grayish-brown Old World falcon (Falco cherrug) that is used in falconry
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebOther birds include greater spotted and imperial eagles, red-footed and saker falcons, great snipes and semi-collared flycatchers. Carolyn Rapkievian, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017 Other birds include greater spotted and imperial eagles, red-footed and saker falcons, great snipes and semi-collared flycatchers. Carolyn Rapkievian, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017
Word History
Etymology
Middle English sacre, from Anglo-French, from Arabic ṣaqr