noun
- Plural of gerfalcon; large arctic falcons with dark plumage, valued in falconry.
Usage: Also spelled 'gyrfalcons' (more common modern spelling); Refers to birds of the genus Falco, native to northern regions
Examples
- The museum's collection included mounted specimens of gerfalcons from Greenland.
- Medieval kings prized gerfalcons for their hunting prowess.
- Gerfalcons are among the largest falcon species in the world.
- The ornithologist studied gerfalcons in their natural arctic habitat.
- Falconers have long admired gerfalcons for their speed and strength.