talon

Meanings

• noun

  A sharp claw or talon is a part of the foot in birds and reptiles, used for seizing and holding onto prey or branches.

  - "The eagle spread its talons to catch its prey."
  - "The dinosaur's talons were larger than a human hand."

• noun

  In heraldry, a talon is a charge representing a bird's foot.

  - "The family crest featured a golden talon."
  - "The knight's shield bore a red talon as a symbol of power."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtælən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with talon
callion , malion , halation

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Variants

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talon , taloned , talons

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Etymology

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The word 'talon' comes from the Old French word 'talon', meaning 'heel' or 'claw'.

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Trivia

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1. The talon of a bald eagle is one of the strongest natural gripping tools in the animal kingdom, capable of holding over three times its body weight.

2. The word 'talon' is also used in aviation to refer to the landing gear wheel on an aircraft.

3. In the Harry Potter series, the Talon is a cursed sword with a sharp, retractable talon for a hilt.

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Related Concepts

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1. claw: A sharp, curved part of an animal's foot used for seizing and holding onto things.

2. talonid: The distal end of a long bone in the foot, forming the base of a claw.

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Culture

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The talon is a common symbol in various cultures, representing power, strength, and the connection between the earth and the sky. In Greek mythology, the Talos, a giant bronze man with talons instead of feet, was sent by Hephaestus to protect Crete from invaders. In heraldry, the talon is a common charge and can represent various things, such as power, strength, or swiftness.

How to Memorize "talon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bird with its sharp talons clutching onto a branch or prey. Imagine the texture and shape of the talons.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'talon' with the word 'claw' or 'foot'. Remember that it is a part of a bird or reptile's foot used for gripping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'T Tigers and birds have Talons for catching prey'.

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