English Explanatory Dictionary

staniel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The kestrel or windhover.

Pronunciation

/ˈstænjəl/

Word forms

staniel staniels stanyel stannyel stannel standgale stanchel steingale stonegall

Etymology

From Middle English staniel (“bird of prey”), from Old English stānġilla, stānġella (“staniel, pelican”, literally “rock-crier”), from stān (“stone, rock”) + ġella (“yeller, crier”). More at stone, yell.

Synonyms

stand hawk stannel hawk
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