Definition

A male bird of prey that is smaller than the female, often used in falconry.

Example

The falconer trained the lanneret to hunt small game.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a lanneret in falconry?

No, I haven't! What's special about them?

They're actually the male versions, and they're smaller than the females.

That sounds interesting! I'd love to learn more about falconry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lanneret is derived from the Old French word *laner*, which refers to a type of falcon, and the diminutive suffix *-et*, indicating a smaller version. Thus, lanneret refers to a smaller falcon or a young lanner.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for a falcon, *laner*, and remember that the suffix *-et* means smaller, so a lanneret is a smaller falcon.

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