talon — a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtælən/
Example Sentences
- The owl's talons were so sharp that it could open cans better than a can opener.
- The hawk used its powerful talons to catch the mouse.
- She accidentally got a manicure at a bird salon and came out with bright red talons.
talon
NOUN[/ˈtælən/]
a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey
Sharp hooked claws of birds
A stallion drinks a gallon while talons grip strong!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'talon' meaning heel or claw, derived from Latin 'talus' meaning ankle bone or heel. The word was applied to the claws of birds of prey due to their curved, heel-like shape.
Breakdown
talon (from Old French talon, from Latin talus meaning heel/ankle bone) - a single morpheme with no productive internal breakdown in modern English
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📝Examples
“The owl's talons were so sharp that it could open cans better than a can opener.”
“The hawk used its powerful talons to catch the mouse.”
“She accidentally got a manicure at a bird salon and came out with bright red talons.”
“The falcon's talons left deep marks in the leather glove.”
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