falcone — meaning in English

English meaning

• falcon noun A fast-flying bird of prey with long pointed wings, often trained for hunting.
• Falcone noun An Italian surname, sometimes used in fiction for characters (as with the Marvel superhero Falcon).
• hobby noun An activity someone does regularly for pleasure in their free time, not for work.
• kestrel noun A kestrel is a small falcon that hunts by hovering in one spot in the air.

Senses

falcone is used for these senses in English:

• falcon Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.
• hobby Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.
• kestrel Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.

Related Italian words