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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

It was found the bird was the offspring of a male peregrine successfully treated by BAR last year.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

"It's a privilege not only to treat such a magnificent bird as a peregrine falcon, but also to release her and see her fly again so well."

From BBC Aug. 2, 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

“When we get to the webs,” he said, “I want you to paint the ones near the nest. You seem to know something about peregrine falcons.”

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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