: a grayish-brown Old World falcon (Falco cherrug) that is used in falconry
Examples of saker in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIn a series of experimental trials, Tigan flew both lanner and saker falcons through fields of leafy greens while researchers tracked daily counts of bird flocks — and their poo.—Jeff Kronenfeld, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2020 Other birds include greater spotted and imperial eagles, red-footed and saker falcons, great snipes and semi-collared flycatchers.—Carolyn Rapkievian, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017 Other birds include greater spotted and imperial eagles, red-footed and saker falcons, great snipes and semi-collared flycatchers.—Carolyn Rapkievian, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English sacre, from Anglo-French, from Arabic ṣaqr
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