FALCONINE

falconine

(adjective) relating to or resembling a falcon

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

falconine (not comparable)

Of, or relating to falcons or hawks.

Resembling a falcon

Source: Wiktionary


Fal"co*nine, a. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Like a falcon or hawk; belonging to the Falconidæ

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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