peregrine falcon

/ˌpɛrəgrən ˌfælkən/
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Other forms: peregrine falcons

Definitions of peregrine falcon
  1. noun
    a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
    synonyms: Falco peregrinus, peregrine
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    types:
    falcon-gentil, falcon-gentle
    female falcon especially a female peregrine falcon
    type of:
    falcon
    diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
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