kest

Meanings

• noun

  A small bird of prey, the kestrel, with long, pointed wings and a distinctive upward-curving beak.

  - "The kestrel is a common sight in open countryside."
  - "The kestrel hovers in the air, looking for prey."

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Variants

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cist , kist , kists

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Etymology

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From Old English cestrele, akin to cest, chest.

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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 wings are adapted for hovering in mid-air while hunting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Falconry: The kestrel is a popular bird of prey used in falconry.

2. Birds of Prey: The kestrel is a member of the Falconidae family, which also includes hawks, eagles, and falcons.

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Culture

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In Estonian folklore, the kestrel is believed to be a messenger of the sun and a symbol of strength and courage.

How to Memorize "kest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, agile bird with pointed wings and an upward-curving beak.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kestrel with strength, courage, and the sun.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a kestrel is a small bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a distinctive beak.

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