falcon-gentle
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fal·con–gen·tle

noun \-kən-ˈjen-təl\

Definition of FALCON-GENTLE

: the female peregrine falcon

Origin of FALCON-GENTLE

Middle English faucon gentil peregrine falcon, from Anglo-French, literally, noble falcon
First Known Use: 15th century

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