peregrine
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- noun
- /ˈpɛrɪɡrɪn/
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halcón peregrino
- Thanks in no small measure to falconers, among others, peregrines and other wild raptors have now staged a remarkable comeback.
- peregrine falcon
And next to the Peregrine, he's swooping down.
- And next to the Peregrine, he's swooping down.
Examples
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Once in a while, a peregrine falcon swoops down and eats a pigeon.
Blog text (32) -
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed, making it one of the fastest birds in the world.
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People were pointing up at the peregrine nest.
Fiction book (1996) -
The first thing people think of when they hear the word "peregrine" is a falcon.
Fiction book (1992) -
One falconer spent four days tracking his lost peregrine around suburban Long Island.
Academic text (2009) -
The children were halfway down when a peregrine falcon, flying out of the sun, dived at them curiously.
Fiction book (2002) -
RAPTORS IN THE CITY is an inquiry-based program that teaches Grades 4-6 students about the peregrine falcon, the fastest creature on the planet.
Academic text (2002) -
A juvenile female falcon nested in 1997 with her peregrine mate on the Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Academic text (2009) -
The key to the recovery of peregrine falcons was the banning of the pesticides that contributed to eggshell thinning and reproductive failure.
Academic text (2012) -
Similarly shaped raptors, such as peregrine falcons and goshawks, are adept at the agile pursuit and rapid capture of birds in flight.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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A large fast bird of prey that dives to catch other birds
A type of falcon that dives very fast to catch animals
Compounds
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Etymology
Peregrine for the bird also comes from the Latin peregrinus, meaning 'traveller' or 'from abroad'. Because this falcon travels over large areas and is often seen far from home, it was named peregrine, and that's why the peregrine is known for its long flights and great speed.