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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Fal·co·net n.
 1. One of the smaller cannon used in the 15th century and later.
 2. Zool. (a) One of several very small Asiatic falcons of the genus Microhierax. (b) One of a group of Australian birds of the genus Falcunculus, resembling shrikes and titmice.
 3. Zool. The female or young of the goshawk (Accipiter gentilis, formerly Astur palumbarius).
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Gos·hawk n.  Zool. Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novæ-Hollandiæ) is pure white.
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