n. [ F. faucon-gentil. See Falcon, and Genteel. ] 1. (Zool.) any female falcon; especially -- [ PJC ]

2. (Zool.) a female peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus).
Syn. -- falcon-gentil. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

3. (Zool.) The female or young of the goshawk (Accipiter gentilis, formerly Astur palumbarius). [ 1913 Webster ]