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F / falcŭla
noun

falcŭla

gen. falcŭlae · gender feminine · decl. 1st
a small sickle; bill-hook; pruning-hook
a small sickle, bill-hook, pruning-hook.
Lit., Cato, R. R. 11, 4; Col. 12, 18, 2.—
a talon; claw by extension
Transf., a talon, claw, Plin. 8, 15, 17, § 41.
Perseus ID: n17600 Key: falcula1