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Peregrine is derived from a Latin root meaning what?

peregrine

[per-i-grin, -green, -grahyn] / ˈpɛr ɪ grɪn, -ˌgrin, -ˌgraɪn /




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A peregrine falcon that was found injured in Nottingham has been successfully reunited with its family.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Each is fitted with a tracker so they can easily be found if they venture beyond the Kynren site, with a peregrine falcon recently making an excursion to Spennymoor.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

A handful of California species recoveries have been championed as success stories under the Endangered Species Act, including southern sea otters, peregrine falcons, humpback whales, bald eagles and green sea turtles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

At the Houses of Parliament, he holds a peregrine falcon chick while it is ringed for identification.

From BBC Dec. 18, 2025

“I’m the conservation officer. You’re harboring an endangered species—a peregrine falcon.”

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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