Falcon

/ˈfɔːlkən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bird of prey belonging to the family Falconidae, characterized by a strong, hooked beak and pointed wings.

The falcon swooped down to catch its prey with incredible speed and precision.

Any various birds of the genus Falco or related genera.

The peregrine falcon is known for being the fastest animal on the planet.

A person who trains or uses falcons for hunting.

As a falconer, she spent years learning the art of falconry.

Middle English: falcone, from Old French: faucon, from Latin: falco.

as a falcon flies

to do something swiftly or efficiently.

to train a falcon

to teach someone or something to be skilled or trained.

a falcon cannot hear the falconer

used to describe a situation where someone has lost communication or control.

raptor

A bird of prey that hunts for food.

falconry

The sport of hunting with trained falcons.

An enthusiastic person who is fiercely competitive.

He's such a falcon in the business world, always aiming to be the best.