falcon

/ˈfɔː(l)kən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: falcons · falconing · falconed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any bird of prey of the subfamilies Falconinae and Herpetotherinae.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To hunt with a falcon or falcons.

Verb

Examples

He rode astride while hawking; she falconed in the ladylike position of sidesaddle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “falcon” mean?

Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

Is “falcon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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