falconet

English

/ˈfæl.kə.nɛt/

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

Etymology

Suffix from English falcon.

Origin

English

falcon

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