peregrine falcon

peregrine falcon Word Origin noun

1. 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 British Dictionary definitions for peregrine falcon peregrine falcon noun

1. a falcon, Falco peregrinus, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underpartsSee also duck hawk