faucoun

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fau̯ˈkuːn/, /ˈfau̯kun/

Noun

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

The word faucoun often specifically refers to the female bird.

Descendants

References
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