falcon-gentle

• Substantivo que designa a fêmea do falcão, especialmente a fêmea do falcão-peregrino.

A noun referring to a female falcon, especially a female peregrine falcon.

1. C2formal

   A female falcon, especially a female peregrine falcon, which is larger and more powerful than the male.

   Fêmea do falcão

   • The falcon-gentle is often preferred by falconers for its size and strength.
   • In medieval falconry, the falcon-gentle was considered the noblest bird.
   • The peregrine falcon-gentle can reach incredible speeds when diving.

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