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Word of the Day – Yarak

By April 27, 2017Word of the Day

Yarak (noun)

ya-rak

As part of a phrase ‘in yarak’. Of a hawk; in good condition for hunting.

Mid 19th C. Probably from the Persian ‘yaraki’ strength.

Example sentences

“The kills in the area are proof that the young sparrowhawk is now in yarak ”

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