Definition of Staniel

1. n. See Stannel.

Definition of Staniel

1. Noun. (zoology) The kestrel or windhover ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Staniel

1. the kestrel [n -S] - See also: kestrel

Medical Definition of Staniel

1. See Stannel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Staniel

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stane
staned
stanekite
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stang
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stanhope
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staniel (current term)
staniels
stanine
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stann-
stannane
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stannaries
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stannary court

Literary usage of Staniel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Notes on English Etymology: Chiefly Reprinted from the Transactions of the by Walter William Skeat (1901)
"staniel, a kind of hawk. (E.) It is the same bird as the kestrel or wind-hover, the Falco tinnunculus of Linnaeus. Nares quotes it from Lady Alimony, ..."

2. Adventure Guide to the Bahamas by Blair Howard (2002)
"staniel Cay, north of George Town, is famous for its beaches, diving, ... staniel Cay is the jumping-off point for the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park; ..."

3. Bahamasby Don Philpott by Don Philpott (2002)
"staniel Cay Yacht Club staniel Cay Facilities for divers, yachtsmen and vacationers ... Use staniel Cay Airport. « 355-2024 and US 954-467-8920. room inn ..."

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