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TOEFL BNC: 10291 COCA: 14005

falcon

falcon /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/ noun
plural falcons
falcon
/ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɑːlkən/
noun
plural falcons
Learner's definition of FALCON
[count]
: a type of hawk that can fly very fast and is sometimes trained to hunt隼;猎鹰
TOEFL BNC: 10291 COCA: 14005

falcon

noun

fal·​con ˈfal-kən How to pronounce falcon (audio) ˈfȯl- How to pronounce falcon (audio)
 also  ˈfȯ-kən
1
: any of various hawks trained for use in falconry
especially : peregrine falcon
used technically only of a female
compare tiercel
2
: any of various hawks (family Falconidae) that have long pointed wings, a long tail, and a notched beak and that usually inhabit open areas

Illustration of falcon

Illustration of falcon
  • 1 hood
  • 2 jess
  • 3 gauntlet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web At one point a falcon alights on his gloved wrist, and both the bird and Ferry turn to the camera at exactly the same moment — a feat of directing, or possibly of luck. New York Times, 17 May 2022 For anyone following the romantic saga unfolding in UC Berkeley’s famed falcon nest, the Cal Falcons nest webcam has offered twists and delights akin to a TV drama. Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 May 2022 The structure is topped by falcon-wing shapes made of carbon fiber and fitted with solar panels. Nadia Leigh-hewitson, CNN, 2 Apr. 2022 Peaks Crag is slowly becoming a more popular climbing site, due in part to the falcon nest. Adam Terro, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2022 Norwegian kings were active in falconry up until the end of the 14th century and also had professional falcon catchers at their service. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2021 Later, there’s a scene where the same falcon is clearly meant to step on a rose, but the bird hesitates and misses. New York Times, 17 May 2022 Peregrine falcon and orca were among several other wild animal favorites. Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2022 But the new falcon appears to be interested in quickly filling Grinnell’s role. Andres Picon, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English faucoun, falcon, from Anglo-French faucon, from Late Latin falcon-, falco, probably from Latin falc-, falx

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of falcon was in the 13th century
TOEFL BNC: 10291 COCA: 14005

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