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单词 peregrine falcon
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peregrine falcon

(perɪgrɪn fɔːlkən)
Word forms: plural peregrine falcons
countable noun
A peregrine falcon or a peregrine is a bird of prey.

peregrine falcon in British English

noun
a falcon, Falco peregrinus, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underparts
See also duck hawk

peregrine falcon in American English

noun
a swift falcon (Falco peregrinus) of nearly worldwide distribution, much used in falconry
Word origin
transl. of L falco peregrinus

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Examples of 'peregrine falcon' in a sentence
peregrine falcon

Towns and cities are now exporting surplus peregrine falcons, hedgehogs and foxes to the countryside rather than vice versa.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
There has been an increase in value in peregrine falcons and increased demand in the Middle East.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Both come under attack from golden eagles and peregrine falcons.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The peregrine falcon can swoop down on its prey at 200mph.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
THOUSANDS of mobile phone users face two months of bad reception because of peregrine falcons nesting on masts.
The Sun (2015)
I've just seen a peregrine falcon.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
W The fastest creature in the world is the peregrine falcon.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I've got this extremely realistic peregrine falcon and most birds are meant to be terrified of it.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They don't use pesticides, so there are peregrine falcons.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

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