kestrel

Meanings

• noun

  A small falcon with a distinctive narrow head and long, pointed wings. It is also known as the 'English hobby' or 'sportive hawk'.

  - "The kestrel hovered above the field, looking for its next prey."
  - "Birdwatchers often mistake the kestrel for a hawk due to its size and shape."

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Synonyms

staniel , windhover

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Rhymes

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nestle , restless , chestnut , pestle

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Variants

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kestrel , kestrels

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Etymology

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The word 'kestrel' comes from the Old English 'cygestreol', meaning 'falcon'.

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Trivia

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1. The kestrel is the smallest bird of prey in the UK.

2. The kestrel's wingspan is typically between 36 and 44 inches.

3. The kestrel is the national bird of Bulgaria and Mongolia.

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Related Concepts

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1. falconry: The ancient practice of hunting with birds of prey, including the kestrel.

2. hawk: A broad term for birds of prey, which includes the kestrel.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the kestrel was believed to be a symbol of Jupiter, the god of the sky and thunder. In literature, the kestrel appears in the works of William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer.

How to Memorize "kestrel"

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   - Imagine a small falcon with a narrow head and long, pointed wings. Visualize the kestrel hovering above a field, looking for prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kestrel with the color brown or orange, as these are common colors for this type of falcon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'kestrel' by associating it with the phrase 'Keep Eyes Sharp and Ready for Excellent Levels'.

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