falconry

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔː(l)k(ə)nri, ˈfɒlk(ə)nri/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the keeping and training of falcons or other birds of prey; the sport of hunting with such birds.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French fauconnerie, from faucon (see falcon)