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laughing falcon

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans), so called from its notes, which resemble a shrill laughing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: acauã, snake hawk

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Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: lachvalk — South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
  • Esperanto: akaŭano — South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
  • Portuguese: acauã — South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
  • Russian: смею́щийся со́кол (smejúščijsja sókol) — South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
  • Ulwa (Nicaragua): mâkauh — South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans)
  • Welsh: hebog chwerthinog — South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans)