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Definition of falcon
falcon
/ˈfæl.kən/
fal · con
Plural:falcons
•Adjective:falconine
•Past Simple:falconed
•Past Participle:falconed
•Present Participle:falconing
falcon Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
Any of various swift, diurnal birds of prey of the family Falconidae, particularly of the genus Falco, characterized by long pointed wings, a sharply hooked beak, and renowned hunting ability.
Example
"The peregrine falcon is considered the fastest member of the animal kingdom, capable of reaching incredible speeds during its hunting dive."
Synonyms
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1
To hunt wild game using trained falcons or other birds of prey.
Example
"The nobles would often falcon on the royal estates during the brisk autumn months."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for falconWord Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'faucoun', borrowed from Old French 'faucon', derived from Late Latin 'falco'. This likely stems from Latin 'falx' (sickle), referring to the bird's sharply hooked beak or talons.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Falcon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/falcon