shikra

noun

shik·​ra
ˈshikrə
plural -s
: a small Indian hawk (Accipiter badius) sometimes used in falconry

Word History

Etymology

Hindi śikra, from Persian shikara bird trained to hunt, from shikār hunting

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“Shikra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shikra. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

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