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Definition of Peregrine falcon
1. Noun. A widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry.
Exact synonyms: Falco Peregrinus, Peregrine
Generic synonyms: Falcon
Group relationships: Falco, Genus Falco
Specialized synonyms: Falcon-gentil, Falcon-gentle
Derivative terms: Peregrine
Generic synonyms: Falcon
Group relationships: Falco, Genus Falco
Specialized synonyms: Falcon-gentil, Falcon-gentle
Derivative terms: Peregrine
Definition of Peregrine falcon
1. Noun. A medium-sized, very swift falcon, ''Falco peregrinus'', that hunts small birds. ¹
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