Pernis (Noun)
Meaning
A common European bird of prey; dull brown with white-streaked underparts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pennis spotted soaring overhead was an exciting moment for the wildlife enthusiast.
- Several hikers reported seeing a pennis swooping down near the forest trail.
- As a protected bird of prey, the pennis population required close monitoring by conservationists.
- Camouflaged in the brush, the photographer waited patiently to snap a shot of the pennis.
- In this region, the pennis was known to nest high atop trees or steep cliffsides.