falconry

noun

fal·​con·​ry ˈfal-kən-rē How to pronounce falconry (audio)
ˈfȯl-,
 also  ˈfȯ-kən-
1
: the art of training hawks to hunt in cooperation with a person
2
: the sport of hunting with hawks

Examples of falconry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With an array of activities such as falconry, horseback riding, golf, tennis, and picnics in the country, there is certainly no shortage of outdoorsy things to do. Mary Holland, Robb Report, 25 June 2024 Located in the Talking Stick Entertainment District on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale, Medieval Times transports you back in time with jousting knights, horsemanship, falconry and a four-course dinner. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2024 Where to stay: The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, which offers activities like falconry and archery, and has three championship golf courses Summer is the best time of year to visit Park City to avoid crowds and take advantage of the national parks on foot or via e-bike. Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023 The standout among the wide range of options was the on-site falconry experience. Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for falconry 

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Word History

First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of falconry was in 1575

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“Falconry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falconry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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falconry

noun
fal·​con·​ry ˈfal-kən-rē How to pronounce falconry (audio)
ˈfȯl-,
 also  ˈfȯ-
1
: the art of training hawks to hunt in cooperation with a person
2
: the sport of hunting with hawks

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