falcon
US /ˈfɑːl.kən/
UK /ˈfɑːl.kən/
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falco
a large, powerful bird of prey with pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving on it from above. Falcons are known for their speed and agility in flight.
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The falcon soared high above the desert, searching for its next meal.
Il falco si librava in alto sopra il deserto, cercando il suo prossimo pasto.
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In ancient times, falcons were often used in hunting by royalty.
Nei tempi antichi, i falchi erano spesso usati nella caccia dalla nobiltà.