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- [per-i-grin, -green, -grahyn fawl-kuh n, fal-, faw-kuh n]
- /ˈpɛr ɪ grɪn, -ˌgrin, -ˌgraɪn ˈfɔl kən, ˈfæl-, ˈfɔ kən/
- /ˈperɪgrɪn ˈfɒl.kən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-i-grin, -green, -grahyn fawl-kuh n, fal-, faw-kuh n]
- /ˈpɛr ɪ grɪn, -ˌgrin, -ˌgraɪn ˈfɔl kən, ˈfæl-, ˈfɔ kən/
Definitions of peregrine falcon words
- noun peregrine falcon a globally distributed falcon, Falco peregrinus, much used in falconry because of its swift flight: several subspecies are endangered. 1
- noun peregrine falcon bird of prey 1
- countable noun peregrine falcon A peregrine falcon or a peregrine is a bird of prey. 0
- noun peregrine falcon a falcon, Falco peregrinus, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underparts 0
- noun peregrine falcon a swift falcon (Falco peregrinus) of nearly worldwide distribution, much used in falconry 0
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Origin of peregrine falcon
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400
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Parts of speech for Peregrine falcon
noun
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peregrine falcon popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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