noun

falcon

falcon

The falcon is a bird of prey.

The falcon is a bird of prey.

A falcon can dive at incredible speeds.

A falcon can dive at incredible speeds.

((a/an)) falcon a bird of prey I saw a falcon in the sky.

Synonyms: hawk, bird of prey

From Latin 'falx' meaning 'sickle', referring to its hooked beak or talons.

Associate the sound of 'falcon' with 'fast' to remember its incredible flight speed.

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