Meaning & use
lanner
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A large falcon native to Africa, southeastern Europe, and parts of Asia, historically prized in falconry.
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The falconer flew his lanner at dusk to hunt over the open fields.
The lanner falcon is known for its speed and its slate-gray back.
A note on using this word
Short for 'lanner falcon'; the word is mostly encountered in falconry and ornithology rather than everyday speech.
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