Thesaurus: falcon

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1. n. One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.
2. n. Any species of the genus Falco, distinguished by having a toothlike lobe on the upper mandible; especially, one of this genus trained to the pursuit of other birds, or game.
3. n. An ancient form of cannon.
4. n. diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
5. v. hunt with falcons
6. 1. (Zoöl.) (a) One of a family (Falconidæ) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight. (b) Any species of the genus Falco, distinguished by having a toothlike lobe on the upper mandible; especially, one of this genus trained to the pursuit of other birds, or game. In the language of falconry, the female peregrine (Falco peregrinus) is exclusively called the falcon. Yarrell. 2. (Gun.) An ancient form of cannon. Chanting falcon. (Zoöl.) See under Chanting.
7. An ancient form of cannon. Chanting falcon. (Zoöl.) See underChanting.
8. n:100 n. diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight v. hunt with falcons