noun
peregrine
PEH-ruhg-reen
Peregrine (noun) means the peregrine falcon, a fast-flying bird of prey known for its steep hunting dives. Example: “A peregrine can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour when diving.”
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
- Plural
- peregrines
- Comparative
- more peregrine
- Superlative
- most peregrine
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Etymology
From Latin peregrinus, "foreign, coming from abroad" — the same root that gives us "pilgrim".
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What does “peregrine” mean?
The word “peregrine” means the peregrine falcon, a fast-flying bird of prey known for its steep hunting dives. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the peregrine falcon; as an adjective it describes something that wanders or roams.
How do you pronounce “peregrine”?
“Peregrine” is pronounced PEH-ruhg-reen (/ˈpɛɹəɡɹin/ in IPA).
How do you use “peregrine” in a sentence?
Here is “peregrine” used in a sentence: “A peregrine can reach speeds of over 200 miles per hour when diving.”
What is another word for “peregrine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “peregrine” include outlander and strangeling.
What part of speech is “peregrine”?
Depending on how it is used, “peregrine” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “peregrine” come from?
The word “peregrine” comes from Latin. From Latin peregrinus, "foreign, coming from abroad" — the same root that gives us "pilgrim".
How many meanings does “peregrine” have?
“Peregrine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the peregrine falcon, a fast-flying bird of prey known for its steep hunting dives.
