peregrine (Meaning)
peregrine (n)
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
peregrine (s)
migratory
peregrine (a.)
Foreign; not native; extrinsic or from without; exotic.
peregrine (n.)
The peregrine falcon.
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peregrine Sentence Examples
- The peregrine's sleek aerodynamic body allows it to dive at incredible speeds.
- Peregrine falcons are known for their unrivaled hunting prowess, preying upon smaller birds in mid-air.
- The peregrine's eyesight is so keen that it can spot prey from miles away.
- Nesting pairs of peregrines establish vast territories to protect their hunting grounds.
- Peregrine falcons were once brought to the brink of extinction due to pesticide use, but conservation efforts have successfully revived their populations.
- The peregrine's characteristic notched tail helps it to steer and control its flight path.
- Peregrine falcons often nest on tall buildings or cliffs, providing them with a vantage point for hunting.
- The peregrine's powerful talons enable it to grasp and subdue its prey with ease.
- Peregrine falcons are highly adaptable birds, capable of hunting in both urban and rural environments.
- The peregrine's distinctive plumage, with blue-gray wings and a black hood, makes it easily recognizable among other falcons.
FAQs About the word peregrine
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry, migratoryForeign; not native; extrinsic or from without; exotic., The peregrine falcon.
nomad,nomadic, vagabond, roaming, perambulatory, ranging, migrant, roving, ambulant, vagrant
standing,static, static, stationary, settled, standing, settled, stationary, nonmoving, still
The peregrine's sleek aerodynamic body allows it to dive at incredible speeds.
Peregrine falcons are known for their unrivaled hunting prowess, preying upon smaller birds in mid-air.
The peregrine's eyesight is so keen that it can spot prey from miles away.
Nesting pairs of peregrines establish vast territories to protect their hunting grounds.
