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gyrfalcon

gyr·fal·con [ júr fàlkən ] (plural gyr·fal·cons)


noun 
Definition:
 
large falcon: a large falcon varying in color from white to dark brown. Native to: cold northern regions.  Latin name Falco rusticolus.

[14th century. Alteration (by association with Latin gyrare "revolve") of Old French gerfaucon]
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