8 uses
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Definition
a sharp hooked claw — especially on a bird of prey
- Kelli's fingernails grew into long black talons.p. 107.9
- Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Kelli lunge, raking her talons across Annabeth's arm.p. 111.3
- The creature looked almost exactly like one: a wrinkled hag with batlike wings, brass talons, and glowing red eyes.p. 185.5
- The monsters' talons looked plenty dangerous.p. 185.9
- Its massive talons dug into the mud as it pulled itself forward, its tail whipping from side to side.p. 299.5
- Her fingernails grew into talons.p. 358.9
- A gryphon soared overhead, almost decapitating him with its talons.p. 508.3
- The god of the pit flexed his fingers, examining his own polished black talons.p. 517.0
There are no more uses of "talon" in The House of Hades.
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