Definition of Falcon
Fal´con
n.
1.
(Zool.)
One
of
a
family
(
Falconidæ
)
of
raptorial
birds
,
characterized
by
a
short
,
hooked
beak
,
strong
claws
,
and
powerful
flight
.
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
.
Related Words
falconer
,
falconry
,
hawker
,
hunt
,
hunt
down
,
run
,
track
down
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