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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). British

Synonyms

All synonyms

common kestrelkestrelkestrelstanielstanielwindfucker

Etymology

From wind + hover, due to the bird’s habit of hovering by beating the wind with its wings; compare windfucker (attested earlier).

Related phrases

common kestrelfalco tinnunculus

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