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falconet

/ˈfæl.kə.nɛt/

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noun

Fauconneau

A small or young falcon.

Examples :

"The zookeeper carefully fed the falconet a small piece of meat. "

Le gardien de zoo a soigneusement nourri le fauconneau d'un petit morceau de viande.

animal bird nature

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noun

Fauconnet

Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.

Examples :

"While birdwatching in Southeast Asia, we spotted a tiny falconet perched on a branch. "

Pendant que nous observions des oiseaux en Asie du Sud-Est, nous avons repéré un minuscule fauconnet perché sur une branche.

bird animal nature biology

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noun

Fauconneau

A light cannon developed in the late 15th century and decorated with an image of a falcon.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a falconet, its bronze barrel ornately decorated with a soaring falcon, demonstrating the artistry alongside the weaponry of the late 15th century. "

Le musée exposait un fauconneau, dont le canon en bronze était richement décoré d'un faucon en plein vol, démontrant l'art et l'armement de la fin du XVe siècle.

military weapon history