falcon — a bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving steeply
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving steeply
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfælkən/
Example Sentences
- The falcon can reach speeds of over 200 mph when diving for prey.
- My pet falcon keeps stealing my neighbor's lunch from their backyard picnic.
- Medieval knights used falcons for hunting, making it a sport of nobility.
falcon
NOUN[/ˈfælkən/]
a bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving steeply
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'faucon', which came from Latin 'falco'. The name was given to the bird because of its distinctive hooked beak, which resembles a sickle or curved blade (Latin 'falx').
Breakdown
Latin 'falco' (the bird, named from 'falx' meaning sickle or curved blade, referring to the bird's hooked beak) → Old French 'faucon' → English 'falcon'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The falcon can reach speeds of over 200 mph when diving for prey.”
“My pet falcon keeps stealing my neighbor's lunch from their backyard picnic.”
“Medieval knights used falcons for hunting, making it a sport of nobility.”
“The falcon wore tiny designer sunglasses because even birds need to look cool while hunting.”
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