falconet
English
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Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
falconet (plural falconets)
- A small or young falcon.
- Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.
- (military, historical) A light cannon developed in the late 15th century and decorated with an image of a falcon.
Derived terms
Derived terms
Translations
small or young falcon
any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia
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Further reading
falconet on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Microhierax on Wikispecies.Wikispecies