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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Old French faucon, falcon, from Latin falcōnem, accusative singular of falcō.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /fau̯ˈkuːn/, /ˈfau̯kun/

Noun edit

faucoun (plural faucouns)

  1. A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) or any other bird of prey used in falconry.
  2. (heraldry, rare) A heraldic image of a falcon.

Usage notes edit

The word faucoun often specifically refers to the female bird.

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Descendants edit

  • English: falcon
  • Scots: faucon

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