noun
peregrine
PEH-ruhg-reen
noun
1
The peregrine falcon, a fast-flying bird of prey known for its steep hunting dives.
"A peregrine can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour when diving."
adj
1
Wandering or migratory; travelling from place to place.
"Early traders led a peregrine existence, moving from town to town."
How to Use Peregrine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the peregrine falcon; as an adjective it describes something that wanders or roams.
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Word Forms
more peregrine comparative, peregrines plural, most peregrine superlative
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Etymology
From Latin peregrinus, "foreign, coming from abroad" — the same root that gives us "pilgrim".