gyrfalcon

/ˌdʒʌrˈfælkən/
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Other forms: gyrfalcons

Definitions of gyrfalcon
  1. noun
    large and rare Arctic falcon having white and dark color phases
    synonyms: Falco rusticolus, gerfalcon
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    type of:
    falcon
    diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
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