Word Type

Noun

The word "kestrel" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

American kestrel Dickinson's kestrel Malagasy kestrel Mauritius kestrel Nankeen kestrel Seychelles kestrel banded kestrel common kestrel fox kestrel greater kestrel grey kestrel lesser kestrel spotted kestrel

Etymologically Related To

crack creak

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

falcon

Type Of (IsA)

bird falcon

Related Terms

common kestrel falco falco tinnunculus falcon hover

Synonym Network

sparrow hawk windhover

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