"Raptorious" is a word in ENGLISH
Raptorial.
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Like or belonging to the Accipitres; raptorial; hawklike.
Read the complete definitionHaving the maxillo-palatine bones united; -- applied to a group of carinate birds (Desmognathae), including various wading and swimming birds, …
Read the complete definitionActive by day; -- applied especially to the eagles and hawks among raptorial birds, and to butterflies (Diurna) among insects.
Read the complete definitionOne of a family (Falconidae) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.
Read the complete definitionAny raptorial bird of the subfamily Milvinae, of which many species are known. They have long wings, adapted for soaring, …
Read the complete definitionA genus of raptorial birds, including the European kite.
Read the complete definitionAny species of raptorial birds of the family Strigidae. They have large eyes and ears, and a conspicuous circle of …
Read the complete definitionAdapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals.
Read the complete definitionOf or pertaining to the Raptores. See Illust. (f) of Aves.
Read the complete definitionRapacious; living upon prey; -- said especially of certain birds.
Read the complete definitionA division of raptorial birds comprising the vultures.
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