falco
falcon, hawk
noun FAHL-koh Rare
Origin: From Latin falco, possibly related to falx (sickle), for its curved talons.
Usage Note
Falco refers to birds of the falcon family, including both falcons and hawks. In Italian political discourse falco also means 'hawk' (a hardliner), contrasted with colomba (dove, a moderate). The plural is falchi. Falconry, still practised in Italy, is falconeria.
Examples
"Un falco vola alto nel cielo."
Natural Translation
A falcon flies high in the sky.

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