Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.
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A small or young falcon.
noun
Any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia.
noun
(military, historical)
A light cannon developed in the late 15th century and decorated with an image of a falcon.
any of various small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax found in Southeast Asia
noun
a light cannon developed in the late 15th century.
Though developed for use on land, the falconet gained naval prominence during the 17th century for the defence of light vessels; for example, on small boats for boarding manoeuvres.