noun
- a male peregrine falcon, especially one used in falconry
Usage: falconry
Examples
- The falconer trained his lanneret to hunt small birds.
- A lanneret is smaller than the female peregrine falcon.
- The medieval lord prized his lanneret for its speed and agility.
- In falconry, a lanneret requires careful handling and training.
- The lanneret returned to its handler’s glove after the hunt.