kestrel
kestrel · kestrels
сокіл, сапсан
пустельга
Falke
Any of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while huntingAny of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
/ˈkɛstɹəl/
Meaning
2 sensesAny of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.
Falke
пустельга́pustelʹgá
сокілsokil, сапсанsapsan
A common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus).
More definitions
- small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind
- small North American falcon
Translations
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any small falcon of genus Falco:
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any small falcon of genus Falco:
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any small falcon of genus Falco:
Origin
From Middle English castrel (“staniel, bird of prey”), from Middle French cresserelle, creFrom Middle English castrel (“staniel, bird of prey”), from Middle French cresserelle, crecerelle (“bird of prey”), usually assumed to be from crecelle (“rattle, wooden reel”) (modern crécelle), of obscure origin.
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Forms
plural: kestrelsSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind:Falco tinnunculus
- small North American falcon:sparrow hawkAmerican kestrelFalco sparverius