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per·e·grine
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 peregrinus + English -ic] : widely distributed : found in many parts of the world
< Allolobophora is a markedly peregrine genus of earthworms >
II. noun
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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 |