yarak

Definition

A super-alert state where the bird is hungry, but not weak, in a trance-like state of alertness and ready to hunt.

Etymology

From Persian یارکی (yâraki, “power, strength, ability, boldness”).

Example Sentences

• "Kay began walking off in the wrong direction, raging in his heart because he knew that he had flown the bird when he was not properly in yarak, and the Wart had to shout after him the right way."