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1
: any of various hawks trained for use in falconry
2
: any of various hawks (family Falconidae) that have long pointed wings, a long tail, and a notched beak and that usually inhabit open areas
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Getty Images This Catherine Walker falcon evening gown was worn by Diana for her 1986 tour of the Middle East.
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Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 4 June 2025
Or, the birds may prefer the height of the fountain, as drinking from a ground source leaves them less able to see predators like eagles and falcons.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
In The Wild Robot, Rhames voices Thunderbolt, a tough-as-nails falcon who takes Brightbill under his wing.
—Allison Degrushe, EW.com, 30 May 2025
From falcons in the vineyard to chillable reds with quirky labels, Washington winemakers are expression their style—and making some of the country’s most exciting wines.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 4 June 2025
Or, the birds may prefer the height of the fountain, as drinking from a ground source leaves them less able to see predators like eagles and falcons.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
In The Wild Robot, Rhames voices Thunderbolt, a tough-as-nails falcon who takes Brightbill under his wing.
—Allison Degrushe, EW.com, 30 May 2025
From falcons in the vineyard to chillable reds with quirky labels, Washington winemakers are expression their style—and making some of the country’s most exciting wines.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Falcon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falcon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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