adjective
peregrine
Coming from another country.
The garden features peregrine plants brought here from other countries.
Etymology
Latin peregrinus means foreign or from abroad. This sense directly preserves the word’s association with someone or something coming from another country.
More examples
- The museum displays peregrine objects alongside locally made pottery.
- Local cooks adapt peregrine recipes to suit regional tastes.
- The city's architecture reflects both native and peregrine influences.
Forms
peregrine