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peregrine /perˈi-grin/ noun- (in full peregrine falcon) a species of falcon (Falco peregrinus), so named because it was captured in flight and not taken from the nest
- A foreign resident (archaic)
- A pilgrim or traveller in a foreign land (archaic)
adjective- Foreign (archaic)
- Outlandish (archaic)
- Making a pilgrimage or journey (archaic)
ORIGIN: L peregrīnus foreign, from peregre abroad, from per through, and ager field perˈegrinate intransitive verb - To travel about
- To live in a foreign country
- To go on a pilgrimage
transitive verb To traverse adjective Foreign-looking peregrināˈtion noun - Travelling about
- Wandering
- Pilgrimage
- A complete and systematic course or round
- A sojourn abroad
perˈegrinātor noun Someone who travels about perˈegrinatory adjective - Of or relating to a peregrinator
- Wandering
peregrinˈity noun - Foreignness
- Outlandishness
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