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falcons

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfæɫkənz// UK //fˈælkənz// fal·cons

n. fast birds of prey with long, pointed wings that hunt other animals. They are famous for flying very quickly and catching their food in the air.

n. diurnal birds of prey in the genus Falco, characterized by thin, tapered wings that allow for high-speed flight and rapid changes in direction.


SIMPLE

Falcons are known for their incredible speed.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers tracked the falcons as they migrated across the continent during the autumn months.

COMPLEX

Historically, falcons have been prized by various cultures for their utility in hunting, leading to the development of sophisticated training techniques that persist in modern falconry.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'falcon'; refers to the biological family or multiple individual birds.

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