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Peregrine Definition & Meaning

peregrine
adjective
  1. migratory; "a restless mobile society"; "the nomadic habits of the Bedouins"; "believed the profession of a peregrine typist would have a happy future"; "wandering tribes"
noun
  1. a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry

"Peregrine" in song lyrics

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  • "saint peregrine"
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  • "jack rangoria dizzi peregrine"
    AOL — AOL
  • "st peregrine"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does peregrine mean?
migratory; "a restless mobile society"; "the nomadic habits of the Bedouins"; "believed the profession of a peregrine typist would have a happy future"; "wandering tribes" a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
What part of speech is peregrine?
Peregrine is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does peregrine have?
Peregrine has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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