What is the meaning of raptorial?

adjective

  • Relating to or characteristic of birds of prey.
    • usage: "raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey"
  • Living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey.
    • usage: "a predatory bird"; "the rapacious wolf"; "raptorial birds"; "ravening wolves"; "a vulturine taste for offal"
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