noun
falconry
FAWL-kuhn-ree
Falconry (noun) means the sport of hunting game with trained birds of prey such as falcons and hawks. Example: “She has practised falconry since she was a teenager.”
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The sport of hunting game with trained birds of prey such as falcons and hawks.
"She has practised falconry since she was a teenager."
"Falconry displays are a popular attraction at country fairs."
"He spent months training his hawk for falconry."
How to use falconry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHunting with trained birds of prey like falcons and hawks.
When to use it
Falconry is a neutral, specialist term used in both formal and everyday contexts.
Memory tip
Falconry names the activity, while a falconer is the person who does it.
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Etymology
The word comes from the French fauconnerie.
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What is falconry?
Falconry is the sport of hunting using trained birds of prey, especially falcons and hawks.
What birds are used in falconry?
Falcons and hawks are the birds most associated with falconry.
Where does the word falconry come from?
It comes from the French word fauconnerie.
What is the meaning of falconry?
"falconry" (noun) means the sport of hunting game with trained birds of prey such as falcons and hawks.
