All 4 Uses of
talon
in
Harry Potter (#3) and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- CHAPTER SIX TALONS AND TEA LEAVES When Harry, Ron, and Hermione entered the Great Hall for breakfast the next day, the first thing they saw was Draco Malfoy, who seemed to be entertaining a large group of Slytherins with a very funny story.†
Chpt 6
- The talons on their front legs were half a foot long and deadly looking.†
Chpt 6 *
- If he doesn' bow, then get away from him sharpish, 'cause those talons hurt.†
Chpt 6
- It happened in a flash of steely talons; Malfoy let out a highpitched scream and next moment, Hagrid was wrestling Buckbeak back into his collar as he strained to get at Malfoy, who lay curled in the grass, blood blossoming over his robes.†
Chpt 6
Definition:
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(talon) a sharp hooked claw -- especially on a bird of prey