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- [jur-fawl-kuh n, -fal-, -faw-kuh n]
- /ˈdʒɜrˌfɔl kən, -ˌfæl-, -ˌfɔ kən/
- /dʒˈɪəfˌalkən/
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- [jur-fawl-kuh n, -fal-, -faw-kuh n]
- /ˈdʒɜrˌfɔl kən, -ˌfæl-, -ˌfɔ kən/
Definitions of gyrfalcon word
- noun gyrfalcon a large falcon, Falco rusticolus, of arctic and subarctic regions, having white, gray, or blackish color phases: now greatly reduced in number. 1
- noun gyrfalcon The largest falcon, found in arctic regions and occurring in several color forms, one of which is mainly white. 1
- noun gyrfalcon a very large rare falcon, Falco rusticolus, of northern and arctic regions: often used for hunting 0
- noun gyrfalcon a large, fierce, strong falcon (Falco rusticolus) of the arctic regions 0
- noun gyrfalcon (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Any large falcon, especially as used to fly at herons. 0
- noun gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus, a large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia. 0
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Origin of gyrfalcon
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English gerfaucon, jerfacoun < Middle French, Old French, equivalent to ger- (perhaps < Old High German giri greedy) + faucon falcon; compare Old Norse geirfalki
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Parts of speech for Gyrfalcon
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gyrfalcon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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