Kestrel
From the name of a small falcon, ultimately derived from Old French crecelle meaning "rattle" or "noisemaker", referring to the bird's characteristic cry.
Meaning and origin
Kestrel takes its name from the small bird of prey found across Europe and Asia.
How to pronounce Kestrel
| English (US) | KES-trəl /ˈkɛstrəl/ |
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