English Explanatory Dictionary

falconet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small or young falcon.
  2. Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.
  3. A light cannon developed in the late 15th century and decorated with an image of a falcon.

Pronunciation

/ˈfæl.kə.nɛt/

Word forms

falconet falconets

Etymology

From falcon + -et.

Derived words

black-thighed falconet Microhierax fringillarius collared falconet Microhierax caerulescens Philippine falconet Microhierax erythrogenys pied falconet Microhierax melanoleucos white-fronted falconet Microhierax latifrons
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