falconry

noun

fal·​con·​ry ˈfal-kən-rē How to pronounce falconry (audio)
ˈfȯl-
also ˈfȯ-kən-
1
: the art of training hawks to hunt in cooperation with a person
2
: the sport of hunting with hawks

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Guests can enjoy cycling, tennis, falconry, archery, clay shooting, yoga, croquet, and the equestrian center, which has private and group lessons. — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 Try falconry, fly-fishing camps, rock climbing, zip-line courses, hiking, biking and whitewater rafting without leaving the grounds. — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 In addition to the inn’s lineup of yoga, sound baths, and stargazing, there’s a falconry program and a chef’s garden that supplies the Sierra Mar restaurant. — Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2026 That said, there are lots of fun activities on the property itself, including falconry, clay pigeon shooting, pottery classes, and horseback riding. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for falconry

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First Known Use

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of falconry was in 1575

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falconry

noun
fal·​con·​ry ˈfal-kən-rē How to pronounce falconry (audio)
ˈfȯl-
also ˈfȯ-
1
: the art of training hawks to hunt in cooperation with a person
2
: the sport of hunting with hawks

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