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Falcon (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The falcon dived from the sky, its wings tucked in as it pursued its unsuspecting prey.
  • The wildlife sanctuary was home to several falcons, which could be seen soaring overhead or perched on branches.
  • The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest birds in the world, capable of reaching speeds of over 200 miles per hour.
  • With its distinctive plumage and hooked beak, the gyrfalcon is a majestic sight to behold, particularly in flight.
  • Hunting with falcons is a time-honored tradition in some parts of the world, where skilled falconers use these birds to catch small game.

Hyponyms

  • Gerfalcon
  • Kestrel
  • Falco Columbarius
  • Falco Sparverius
  • Falco Subbuteo
  • Merlin
  • Falco Tinnunculus
  • Falco Peregrinus
  • American Kestrel
  • Peregrine Falcon
  • Falco Rusticolus

Related Words

  • Falcon (verb)
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