falcon–gentle

noun fal·con–gen·tle \-kən-ˈjen-t^əl\

Definition of FALCON-GENTLE

: the female peregrine falcon

Middle English faucon gentil peregrine falcon, from Anglo-French, literally, noble falcon

First Known Use: 15th century

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