Definitions for gyrfalcon
ˈdʒɜrˌfɔl kən, -ˌfæl-, -ˌfɔ kəngyr·fal·con

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. gyrfalcon, gerfalcon, Falco rusticolusnoun

   large and rare Arctic falcon having white and dark color phases

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gyrfalconnoun

   Any large falcon, especially as used to fly at herons.

2. gyrfalconnoun

   A large bird of prey that breeds on Arctic coasts and islands of North America, Europe and Asia.

3. Etymology: From gerfaucon (modern French gerfaut), with the first element probably from gir (whence the German Geier).

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1. Gyrfalcon

   The gyrfalcon ( or ) (Falco rusticolus), the largest of the falcon species, is a bird of prey. The abbreviation gyr is also used. It breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra, and the islands of northern North America and the Eurosiberian region. It is mainly a resident there also, but some gyrfalcons disperse more widely after the breeding season, or in winter. Individual vagrancy can take birds for long distances. Its plumage varies with location, with birds being coloured from all-white to dark brown. These colour variations are called morphs. Like other falcons, it shows sexual dimorphism, with the female much larger than the male. For centuries, the gyrfalcon has been valued as a hunting bird. Typical prey includes the ptarmigan and waterfowl, which it may take in flight; it also takes fish and mammals.

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1. gyrfalcon

   A gyrfalcon is a large species of bird of prey within the falcon family, native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Known for their exceptional power and speed, they have thick plumage to insulate them against cold temperatures and are often white or gray in color. These birds are popular in falconry and are the largest falcon species.

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1. Gyrfalconnoun

   one of several species and varieties of large Arctic falcons, esp. Falco rusticolus and the white species F. Islandicus, both of which are circumpolar. The black and the gray are varieties of the former. See Illust. of Accipiter

2. Etymology: [OE. gerfaucon, OF. gerfaucon, LL. gyrofalco, perh. fr. L. gyrus circle + falco falcon, and named from its circling flight; or cf. E. gier-eagle. See Gyre, n., Falcon.]

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1. Gyrfalcon

   The Gyrfalcon, also spelled gerfalcon, — Falco rusticolus — is the largest of the falcon species. The Gyrfalcon breeds on Arctic coasts and the islands of North America, Europe, and Asia. It is mainly a resident there also, but some Gyrfalcons disperse more widely after the breeding season, or in winter. Individual vagrancy can take birds for long distances. The Gyrfalcon is dispersed throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, with populations in Northern America, Greenland, and Northern Europe. Its plumage varies with location, with birds being coloured from all-white to dark brown. For centuries, gyrfalcon has been a precious hunting bird, highly valued among the Vikings. It is the national symbol of Iceland. The bird's common name comes from French gerfaucon; in medieval Latin it is gyrofalco. The first part of the word may come from Old High German gîr for "vulture", referring to its size compared to other falcons; or from the Latin gȳrus for "circle" or "curved path"—from the species' circling as it searches for prey, distinct from the hunting of other falcons in its range. The male Gyrfalcon is called a gyrkin in falconry. The scientific name is composed of the Latin term for a falcon, Falco, and for a countryside-dweller, rusticolus.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gyrfalcon

   See Gerfalcon.

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1. • Falcon

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gyrfalcon in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gyrfalcon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gyrfalcon
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gyrfalcon
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrfalcon
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyrfalcon
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gyrfalcon
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gyrfalcon
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gyrfalcon