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gyrfalcon

/ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːl.kən/

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noun

/ˈdʒɜːrˌfɔːl.kən/C2formal
  • ruКрупный и редкий сокол, обитающий в Арктике, характеризующийся белой и тёмной цветовыми фазами.

A large and rare falcon native to the Arctic, characterized by its white and dark color phases.

  1. Large Arctic FalconC2formal

    A large and powerful falcon found in Arctic regions, known for its white and dark color phases.

    ruКрупный арктический сокол

    • The gyrfalcon is the largest species of falcon in the world.
    • Birdwatchers traveled to the Arctic to see the rare gyrfalcon.
    • The gyrfalcon's plumage can range from pure white to dark gray.

    Synonymsgerfalcon

Forms
  • gyrfalcons plural form
  • gyrfalcons' possessive plural form
  • gyrfalcon's possessive singular form