falcon-gentil
Definition
Noun: 1. Female falcon, especially a female peregrine falcon: The term "falcon-gentil" specifically refers to a female falcon. In falconry, it is used most precisely to denote a female peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), which is larger than the male (called a "tiercel").
Usage Notes
- "Falcon-gentil" is a historical and specialized term from the language of falconry. It is rarely used in modern general English.
- The word is a compound noun, but its meaning is specific and fixed, referring to the single concept of a female peregrine.
- In contemporary contexts, one would typically say "female peregrine falcon" or simply "peregrine falcon" (with the sex implied or specified by context).
Examples
- The falconer preferred to hunt with a falcon-gentil due to its greater size and power.
- In the medieval treatise, the falcon-gentil was described as the most prized bird for hunting herons.
Advanced Usage
- The term originates from Old French, combining "falcon" with "gentil" (meaning noble), highlighting the bird's high status in the sport of falconry.
Variants and Related Words
- Peregrine (falcon) (n): The common name for the species .
- Tiercel (n): The specific term for a male peregrine falcon or other hawk.
- Falcon (n): The general term for birds of prey in the genus .
Synonyms
- Female peregrine falcon
Antonyms
- Tiercel (male peregrine falcon)
Noun
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female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon
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