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peregrine falcon
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peregrine falcon
n.
A widely distributed, swift-flying bird of prey (Falco peregrinus), having gray and white plumage, much used in falconry. Also called duck hawk.
[Middle English, translation of Medieval Latin falc peregrnus (so called because they were caught in passage rather than taken from the nest as were eyas falcons).]
peregrine falcon
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a falcon, Falco peregrinus, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underparts See also duck hawk
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Noun1.peregrine falcon - a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconryperegrine falcon - a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
Falco peregrinus, peregrine
falcon - diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
Falco, genus Falco - a genus of Falconidae
falcon-gentil, falcon-gentle - female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon
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