Lewis & Short

1. falcŭla, ae, f. dim. [falx], a small sickle, bill-hook, pruning-hook.

  1. I. Lit., Cato, R. R. 11, 4; Col. 12, 18, 2.
  2. II. Transf., a talon, claw, Plin. 8, 15, 17, § 41.