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talon

 

[ ˈtælən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird of prey

A talon is a sharp, hooked claw of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk. Talons are used by these birds for catching and gripping their prey. They are a vital tool for hunting and survival in the wild.

Synonyms

beak, claw, nail

Examples of usage

  • The eagle swooped down and caught its prey with its powerful talons.
  • The hawk's talons were sharp and deadly, allowing it to catch small animals with ease.
Context #2 | Noun

financial

In a financial context, a talon is a detachable part of a bond or other financial instrument that can be exchanged separately. Talons are used to facilitate the transfer of ownership and can be traded independently.

Synonyms

coupon, detachable, warrant

Examples of usage

  • The bond had two talons attached, allowing investors to trade them separately.
  • By detaching the talon, the owner could transfer ownership of a portion of the bond.

Translations

Translations of the word "talon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 garra

🇮🇳 नाखून

🇩🇪 Kralle

🇮🇩 cakar

🇺🇦 кіготь

🇵🇱 szpon

🇯🇵 鉤爪 (かぎづめ)

🇫🇷 griffe

🇪🇸 garra

🇹🇷 pençe

🇰🇷 발톱

🇸🇦 مخلب

🇨🇿 dráp

🇸🇰 pazúr

🇨🇳 爪子 (zhuǎzi)

🇸🇮 krempelj

🇮🇸 kló

🇰🇿 тырнақ

🇬🇪 ფრჩხილი

🇦🇿 pəncə

🇲🇽 garra

Word origin

The word 'talon' originated from the Latin word 'talonem', meaning 'heel'. It was first used in English in the 15th century to refer to the claws of birds of prey. Over time, the term also came to be used in a financial context to describe detachable parts of bonds. The dual usage of the word reflects its origins in both nature and commerce.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,581 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.