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Spanish
Etymology
Inherited from Late Latin falcōnem, probably of Germanic origin. Doublet of falcón.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /alˈkon/
- Rhymes: -on
- Syllabification: hal‧cón
Noun
halcón m (plural halcones)
- falcon (diurnal bird of prey in Falconidae and especially in Falco)
- (slang, Mexico) spotter employed by drug dealers to keep watch on the street
- (politics) hawk, hardliner (firm, uncompromising advocate of aggressive political positions)
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