gonfalcon

ɡɒnfɔlˈkɑn

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval hunting hawk, particularly a gyrfalcon that has been crossed with a peregrine falcon, often used by the nobility and royalty.

“The medieval falconer brought out his prized gonfalcon, a majestic bird that had been trained to hunt the finest game.”

Synonyms

  • goshawk
  • tiercel

Antonyms

  • dove