KESTREL


Meaning of KESTREL in English

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

Etymology: ME castrell, perh. f. F dial. casserelle, F cr{eacute}c(er)elle, perh. imit. of its cry

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.