noun
kes
Kes (noun) means informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon. Example: “The boy trained his kes to hunt near the old quarry.”
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Informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon.
"The boy trained his kes to hunt near the old quarry."
How to use kes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual name for a kestrel, popularized by the 1969 British film "Kes".
When to use it
Informal/regional; most readers will recognize it from the novel and film about a boy and his pet kestrel.
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Etymology
A shortened form of "kestrel".
Frequently asked questions
What does “kes” mean?
The word “kes” means informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon. In plain terms, a casual name for a kestrel, popularized by the 1969 British film "Kes".
How do you use “kes” in a sentence?
Here is “kes” used in a sentence: “The boy trained his kes to hunt near the old quarry.”
What part of speech is “kes”?
“Kes” is a noun.
What is the meaning of kes?
"kes" (noun) means informal short form of "kestrel", a small falcon.
