falconet
English
A Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfæl.kə.nɛt/
Noun
falconet (plural falconets)
- A small or young falcon.
- Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.
- (military, historical) A light cannon developed in the late 15th century and decorated with an image of a falcon.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- black-thighed falconet, Microhierax fringillarius
- collared falconet, Microhierax caerulescens
- Philippine falconet, Microhierax erythrogenys
- pied falconet, Microhierax melanoleucos
- white-fronted falconet, Microhierax latifrons
Translations
any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia
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