gyrfalcon

Meanings

• noun

  A large species of falcon with a white head and tail, found in the Arctic regions.

  - "The gyrfalcon is the largest of all falcon species."
  - "The gyrfalcon's white coat helps it blend in with the snowy environment."

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Variants

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gyrfalcon , gyrfalcons

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Norse word 'gjöfr-falcon' or 'jarl-falcon', meaning 'jarl's falcon'.

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Trivia

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1. The gyrfalcon is the heaviest of all North American falcons.

2. The gyrfalcon's eggs are the largest of any bird of prey.

3. The gyrfalcon's diet consists mostly of lemmings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Falconidae: The gyrfalcon belongs to the Falconidae family, which includes other birds of prey such as hawks, caracaras, and eagles.

2. Arctic wildlife: The gyrfalcon is one of the most prominent birds in Arctic wildlife.

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Culture

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In Icelandic folklore, the gyrfalcon was considered a royal bird and its feathers were used to make the national costume, the lopapeysa.

How to Memorize "gyrfalcon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a white head and tail in an Arctic landscape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the gyrfalcon with royalty due to its cultural significance in Icelandic folklore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'jarl's falcon' to recall the name gyrfalcon.

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