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falcon

noun fal·con \ˈfal-kən, ˈfȯl- also ˈfȯ-kən\

: a type of hawk that can fly very fast and is sometimes trained to hunt

Full Definition of FALCON

: 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

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

First Known Use: 13th century

FALCON Defined for Kids

noun fal·con \ˈfal-kən, ˈfȯl-\

: a hawk trained for use in hunting small game

: any of several small hawks with long wings and swift flight

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