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peregrine falcon
noun
a swift falcon (Falco peregrinus) of nearly worldwide distribution, much used in falconry
Origin: transl. of L falco peregrinus
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noun
A widely distributed, swift-flying bird of prey (Falco peregrinus), having gray and white plumage, much used in falconry. Also called duck hawk.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , translation of Medieval Latin falcō peregrīnus (so called because they were caught in passage rather than taken from the nest as were eyas falcons)
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