Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
Attention!

Bible Dictionaries
Falcon

Webster's Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Prev Entry
Falciform
Next Entry
Falconer
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(1):

(n.) Any species of the genus Falco, distinguished by having a toothlike lobe on the upper mandible; especially, one of this genus trained to the pursuit of other birds, or game.

(2):

(n.) One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.

(3):

(n.) An ancient form of cannon.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Falcon'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/falcon.html. 1828.
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile