# castrel

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Obsolete form of kestrel.

## Etymology
Compare Latin clisterella f, Old French crecel and cercele, French crécerelle f and cristel m, Neapolitan castariello m, all sharing the same meaning.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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