meaning of falcon
1. One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.
2. 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. An ancient form of cannon.
4. diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
Related Words
falcon | falcon-gentil | falcon-gentle | falconer | falconet | falcongentil | falconidae | falconiformes | falconine | falconry |
