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Kestrel

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Gender Feminine
Usage English (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. KEHS-trəl
  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the name of the bird of prey, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle "rattle", which refers to the sound of its cry.

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animals, birds, nature, rare English, unisex, word names
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Entry updated February 28, 2019
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