lanner

(lanər)

noun

a falcon (Falco biarmicus) of the Mediterranean region; specif., the female used in falconry

Origin: ME lanere < MFr lanier < VL *lanarius, type of falcon < L laniarius: see laniary

See lanner in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A falcon (Falco biarmicus) of Africa, the Mediterranean, and southern Asia.
  2. A female of this species, used in falconry.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English laner

Origin: , from Old French lanier, woolweaver, coward

Origin: , from Latin lānārius, woolworker

Origin: , from lāna, wool

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