faucoun

Middle English

/fau̯ˈkuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus or any other bird of prey used in falconry.
  • (heraldry) A heraldic image of a falcon.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French faucon derived from Latin falcōnem.

Origin

Latin

falcōnem

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