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peregrine falcon
noun
called also peregrine
Examples of peregrine falcon in a Sentence
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Word History
Middle English faukon peregryn, from Medieval Latin falco peregrinus, literally, pilgrim falcon; from the young being captured wandering from their nests, which were too inaccessible to reach easily
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Peregrine falcon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peregrine%20falcon. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
peregrine falcon
nouncalled also peregrine
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