Falcon(n.) One of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.
Falcon(n.) Any species of the genus Falco, distinguished by having a toothlike lobe on the upper mandible; especially, one of this genus trained to the pursuit of other birds, or game.
Falcon(n.) An ancient form of cannon.
Falconer(n.) A person who breeds or trains hawks for taking birds or game; one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks.
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