KESTREL


Meaning of KESTREL in English

n. any small falcon, esp. Falco tinnunculus, which hovers whilst searching for its prey.

[ ME castrell, perh. f. F dial. casserelle, F créc(er)elle, perh. imit. of its cry ]

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