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raptorial

 
Dictionary: rap·to·ri·al   (răp-tôr'ē-əl, -tōr'-) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Subsisting by seizing prey; predatory.
  2. Adapted for the seizing of prey.
  3. Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds of prey.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
  Pertains to noun: raptor (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
  Synonyms: predatory, rapacious, ravening, vulturine, vulturous

 
 
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