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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTalon
/ˈtæl.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey.
"The eagle swooped down, its talons extended, ready to catch its prey." - 2
A similar claw or claw-like structure in other animals.
"The lion's powerful talons gripped the ground as it prepared to pounce."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'talon' originates from the Old French 'talon', meaning 'heel' or 'claw', which itself comes from the Latin 'talonem', a diminutive of 'tala', meaning 'ankle'. The term has evolved to primarily refer to the sharp claws of birds of prey, reflecting its association with predatory behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Talon" is said worldwide
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griffe
Transliteration: gʁif
"L'aigle a utilisé ses griffes pour attraper sa proie."
Kralle
Transliteration: ˈkʁalə
"Der Adler hat seine Kralle ausgefahren, um die Beute zu fangen."
artiglio
Transliteration: arˈtiʎo
"L'aquila ha afferrato la preda con il suo artiglio."
garra
Transliteration: ˈɡara
"El águila usó su garra para atrapar a la presa."
garra
Transliteration: ˈɡaʁɐ
"A águia usou sua garra para capturar a presa."
नाखून
Transliteration: nākhoon
"गिद्ध ने अपने नाखूनों का उपयोग करके शिकार को पकड़ा।"
爪子
Transliteration: zhǎozi
"老鹰用爪子抓住了猎物。"
발톱
Transliteration: baltop
"독수리는 발톱을 사용하여 먹이를 잡았다."
爪
Transliteration: tsume
"鷲は爪を使って獲物を捕まえた。"
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