I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷grə̇n, -ˌgrēn, -ˌgrīn adjective
Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin peregrinus; in other senses, from Medieval Latin peregrinus, from Latin — more at pilgrim
1. archaic : of or from a foreign country : alien , imported
2. archaic : engaged in or traveling on a pilgrimage
peregrine Christians going to visit the Holy Sepulchre — Matthew Carter
3.
a. : having a tendency to wander : roving
believes the profession of peregrine typist has a happy future — Saturday Review
b. also per·e·grin·ic |perə|grinik
[ peregrinic from Medieval Latin peregrin us + English -ic ]
: widely distributed : found in many parts of the world
Allolobophora is a markedly peregrine genus of earthworms
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: in sense 1, from Medieval Latin peregrinus, from Latin, stranger; in sense 2, from Latin peregrinus; in sense 3, from ( falcon ) peregrine — more at pilgrim
1. obsolete : traveler , pilgrim
2. : a sojourner in a foreign country ; specifically : an alien resident of ancient Rome
3. : peregrine falcon