falcon-gentle

noun

fal·​con-gen·​tle ˈfal-kən-ˈjen-tᵊl 

ˈfȯl-,

 also  ˈfȯ-

: the female peregrine falcon

Word History

Etymology

Middle English faucon gentil peregrine falcon, from Anglo-French, literally, noble falcon

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above