falcon-gentil
- noun
- Archaic
:
halcón gentil
- She trained a young falcon-gentil to participate in the competition.
Examples
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The falcon-gentil is highly prized among falconers for its hunting abilities.
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During the falconry display, the falcon-gentil captured the audience's admiration with its grace.
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Medieval texts often refer to the falcon-gentil as the preferred bird for noblewomen.
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The falcon-gentil is known for its speed and agility.
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A falcon-gentil can often be spotted in the sky.
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The falcon-gentil is a majestic bird often seen soaring over the fields.
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Falconers value the falcon-gentil for its elegance and exceptional hunting skills.
Synonyms
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2.7
A bird that hunts other animals, has long pointed wings, and flies very fast
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9.1
A large fast falcon that dives at high speed to catch prey
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5.5
A large fast bird of prey that dives to catch other birds
A female bird of prey used by people in falconry
A type of falcon that dives very fast to catch animals
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Falcon-gentil is made from falcon and the French word gentil, which means 'noble' or 'gentle'. It was used for a female falcon kept by noble women, so the name links the bird to high status and careful training.