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lan·ner (lan′ər)

noun

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

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

Browse dictionary entries near lanner

  1. ‹ lanky
  2. ‹ lank
  3. ‹ laniferous
  4. ‹ Lanier
  5. ‹ laniary
  6. ‹ laniard
  7. ‹ Lanham Act
  8. ‹ langur
  9. ‹ languor
  10. ‹ languishing
  1. lanneret ›
  2. lanolin ›
  3. Lansing ›
  4. lantana ›
  5. lantern ›
  6. lantern fly ›
  7. lantern jaw ›
  8. lantern slide ›
  9. lantern tree ›
  10. lanternfish ›