Illustration of peregrine falcon
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called also peregrine
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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
“Peregrine falcon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peregrine%20falcon. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
peregrine falcon
nouncalled also peregrine
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about peregrine falcon
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