noun
- plural of lanner; large falcons native to Africa and southern Europe, used in falconry
Usage: falconry; ornithology
Examples
- The falconer trained several lanners for the hunting expedition.
- Lanners are prized for their speed and agility in flight.
- The wildlife sanctuary housed three lanners rescued from illegal trade.
- Medieval nobles often kept lanners as hunting birds.
- Lanners require specialized care and training in captivity.