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Definition of falconry

falconry

/ˈfæl.kən.ri/
fal · con · ry
Plural:falconries
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falconry Lexical Profile

falconry Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The traditional art, practice, or sport of keeping, training, and hunting wild quarry with falcons, hawks, or other birds of prey.

Example

"The medieval nobleman spent his autumn mornings practicing falconry across the open moors."

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• Nearby Words

falcon
falconer
falconet
falconry
faleme
fall
fall creek

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French fauconnerie, derived from Old French faucon ('falcon'), which ultimately traces back to Late Latin falco, named for the bird's hooked talons (from Latin falx, meaning 'sickle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Falconry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/falconry
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