WordNet Dictionary
Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Rap"tor\ (r[a^]p"t[~e]r), n. [L. raptor, from rapere to ravish. See {Rapid}.] A ravisher; a plunderer. [Obs.]
| Pronunciation: | 'raptur | ||
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| Matching Terms: | raptores, raptorial, raptorial bird, raptorious | ||
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| Definition: | [n] any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals | ||
| Synonyms: | bird of prey, raptorial bird | ||
| See Also: | Accipitriformes, bird, bird of Jove, bird of Minerva, bird of night, eagle, hawk, hooter, order Accipitriformes, owl, Sagittarius serpentarius, secretary bird, vulture | ||
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| Definition: | \Rap"tor\ (r[a^]p"t[~e]r), n. [L. raptor, from rapere to ravish. See {Rapid}.] A ravisher; a plunderer. [Obs.] | ||
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