falcon
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- noun
- /ˈfɔlkən/
:
halcón
- - A peregrine falcon, am I right?
- peregrine falcon
- eagles and falcons
- hawks and falcons
And then, you know, somebody put the Falcon on my shoulder.
- And then, you know, somebody put the Falcon on my shoulder.
- The West was very good at metalworking, honey hunting, Falcons, wax.
- Why does the Falcon fly away and no to come back?
- Imagine a Falcon shows up with that powerful ass baby.
Examples
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Falconers use several species of falcon, hawk, and less commonly, buzzard, eagle, and owl.
Academic text (2009) -
In addition to educating students about the peregrine falcon, Raptors in the City encourages them to become conservation activists.
Academic text (2002) -
With a rush of wings, the falcon flaps over and lands on Cullen's hat.
Academic text (2009) -
So peregrine Falcons have vision that's more than twice as sharp as a human's.
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A swallow, chased by a falcon, swooped and twisted, then dived into the reeds.
Fiction book (1990) -
Also known as sparrow hawks, these reddish-brown falcons eat insects, small rodents, and lizards.
Academic text (1996) -
The falcon soared high above the cliffs, searching for its next meal.
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During the birdwatching trip, we spotted a majestic falcon diving towards the ground.
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In the wild, a falcon can reach speeds of over 240 miles per hour when diving for prey.
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Etymology
Falcon comes from the Latin word falco, from falx meaning 'sickle'. The image of its curved claws and wings like a small sickle helps you remember that a falcon is a fast bird of prey.