Falconry
(noun)
- The art or sport of training and hunting with falcons or other birds of prey.
- The breeding, training, and management of falcons and other birds of prey for hunting or exhibition.
Origin:
From falcon (a bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a hooked beak) + -ry (a suffix indicating an activity or pursuit).
Examples:
- Falconry is an ancient practice that dates back to the Middle Ages.
- He had a passion for falconry and spent most of his free time training his birds.
- Falconry is a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates.
- The museum had a falconry exhibition where visitors could see the birds up close.
- Falconry is a traditional hunting method that is still used in some parts of the world.