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raptorial Definition

rap·to·rial (rap tôr′ē əl)

adjective

  1. predatory: said esp. of a bird of prey
  2. adapted for seizing prey raptorial claws

raptorial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bird: The results of my work showed that the only effective and long-term solution was to encourage raptorial birds by erecting perches.