Gyrfalcon
(noun)
- A large falcon of northern regions, having a dark back and wings, and white underparts.
- The largest of the falcon species.
Origin:
The word "gyrfalcon" comes from the old norse word "gyrfalcon" which is a combination of two words, "gyr" meaning "falcon" and "falcon" meaning "falcon". .
Examples:
- The gyrfalcon is a fierce predator of the Arctic.
- Gyrfalcons are known for their fast and agile flight.
- The gyrfalcon is the national bird of Iceland.
- The Gyrfalcon is considered a valuable hunting bird.
- The Gyrfalcon is a protected species and it is illegal to hunt them.