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tiercel

(n): male hawk especially male peregrine or gyrfalcon
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4 months ago reesetee said:

Haha! Congratulations!

That's because it describes only the male. I haven't gotten quite that specific yet.

Hmm.... :-)

4 months ago chained_bear said:

"'I believe so,' said Martin, shading his eye. 'A tiercel. Lewin says they occur in New Holland.'"
--Patrick O'Brian, The Nutmeg of Consolation, 352

And may I add with what I hope is evident delight, "Oh my GOD, I found a bird that reesetee hasn't already listed!!!!"

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