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lan·ner  (lnr)
n.
1. A falcon (Falco biarmicus) of Africa, the Mediterranean, and southern Asia.
2. A female of this species, used in falconry.

[Middle English laner, from Old French lanier, woolweaver, coward, from Latin lnrius, woolworker, from lna, wool.]

lanner [ˈlænə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large falcon, Falco biarmicus, of Mediterranean regions, N Africa, and S Asia
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Falconry) Falconry the female of this falcon Compare lanneret
[from Old French (faucon) lanier cowardly (falcon), from Latin lanārius wool worker, coward; referring to its sluggish flight and timid nature]


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