Talon
/ˈtæl.ən/noun
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Did you know?In medieval times, talons were often associated with witchcraft, symbolizing the connection between the natural and supernatural worlds.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tēl-
“to cut or strike”
Latin
Latin
talō
“claw or talon”
Old French
Old French
talon
“claw or hoof”
Middle English
Middle English
taloun
“claw or talon”
Modern English
English
talon
“a claw, particularly of a bird of prey”
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