| 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  peregr nus (so called because they were caught in passage rather than taken from the nest as were eyas falcons).] |
peregrine falcon
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(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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| Noun | 1. |  peregrine falcon - a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconryfalcon - 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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