peregrine falcon
noun
a globally distributed falcon, Falco peregrinus, much used in falconry because of its swift flight: several subspecies are endangered.
Origin of peregrine falcon
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Words nearby peregrine falcon
perdure,
perea,
peregrinate,
peregrination,
peregrine,
peregrine falcon,
pereion,
pereiopod,
pereira,
pereira bark,
pereirine
British Dictionary definitions for peregrine falcon
peregrine falcon
noun
a falcon, Falco peregrinus, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underparts
See also duck hawk