falconry

fal·con·ry  (flkn-r, fôl-, fôkn-)

n.

1. Hunting of game with falcons.

2. The art of training falcons for hunting.

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[Alteration of French fauconnerie, from Old French, from faucon, falcon; see falcon.]

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falconry

Noun

1. the art of training falcons to hunt

2. the sport of hunting with falcons

falconer n

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falconry

1. the sport of hunting with falcons or other trained birds of prey.
2. the training of birds of prey.

See also: Hunting

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the practice of training and hunting with falcons or hawks.

See also: Birds

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

falconry - the art of training falcons to hunt and return hood - (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head artistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art" check - abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey seel - sew up the eyelids of hawks and falcons