Tiercel (Noun)
Meaning
Male hawk especially male peregrine or gyrfalcon.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tiercel's agility and swift wings enabled it to catch prey mid-air with precision and speed.
- In medieval times, knights often prized tiercels among falconry birds for their speed and ferocity.
- A master falconer handled the tiercel with gentle care, aware of the bird's fierce hunting instincts.
- During the mating season, the tiercel performed an impressive aerial display to attract a female peregrine.
- The gyrfalcon tiercel, with its slate-gray feathers, stood proudly on its perch, a symbol of power and elegance.