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Definition of Falcon

1. Noun. Diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight.

2. Verb. Hunt with falcons. "In the summer they like to go out and falcon"; "The tribes like to falcon in the desert"

Definition of Falcon

1. n. One of a family (Falconidæ) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.

Definition of Falcon

1. a bird of prey [n -S]

Medical Definition of Falcon

1. 1. One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterised by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight. Any species of the genus Falco, distinguished by having a toothlike lobe on the upper mandible; especially, one of this genus trained to the pursuit of other birds, or game. "In the language of falconry, the female peregrine (Falco peregrinus) is exclusively called the falcon." (Yarrell) 2. An ancient form of cannon. Chanting falcon. See Chanting. Origin: OE. Faucon, faucoun, OF. Faucon, falcon, . Faucon, fr. LL. Falco, perh. From L. Falx, falcis, a sickle or scythe, and named from its curving talons. Cf. Falchion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Falcon

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