falconry

[ˈfɔːlkənri]

falconry Definition

  • 1the sport of hunting with falcons or other birds of prey
  • 2the art of training falcons or other birds of prey to hunt

Using falconry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "falconry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Falconry was a popular sport among the nobility in medieval Europe.

  • Example

    The practice of falconry has been around for thousands of years.

  • Example

    He learned the art of falconry from his grandfather.

falconry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for falconry

Phrases with falconry

  • a person who trains and hunts with falcons or other birds of prey

    Example

    The falconer released the bird and it soared into the sky.

  • mews

    a place where hawks are kept

    Example

    The mews is where the falconer keeps his birds.

  • a bird of prey, such as a hawk, eagle, or owl

    Example

    The raptor swooped down and caught its prey.

Origins of falconry

from Old French 'faulconnerie', from 'faulcon' meaning 'falcon'

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Summary: falconry in Brief

Falconry [ˈfɔːlkənri] is the sport of hunting with falcons or other birds of prey, or the art of training them to hunt. It has been practiced for thousands of years and was popular among the nobility in medieval Europe. A person who trains and hunts with falcons is called a falconer, and the place where hawks are kept is called a mews.