fal·con /ˈfælkən, ˈfɔl ||ˈfɔkən/
獵鷹
Fal·con n.
1. Zool. (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. Zool. See under Chanting.
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falcon
n : diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings
adapted for swift flight
v : hunt with falcons; "The Arabs like to falcon in the desert"