- plural of talon.
talons
Example Sentences
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"Osprey parents are surprisingly tender despite their large size and sharp talons," Maclauchlan said.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
At the same time, bald eagles were rumored to sometimes kidnap human babies and fly away with them in their talons.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
In owls, for example, touch centers that typically correspond to face touch are devoted solely to talons.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024
A sharp but necessary pivot from scales and talons brings me to Star Wars’ most adorable animals: Ewoks, the sweet, cherubic creatures that populate the forest moon of Endor in “Return of the Jedi.”
From Salon ● May 4, 2024
As he spoke, Matthias had been moving away from the seeking talons.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
