1. Adjective
Rapacious; living upon prey; -- said especially of certain birds.
2. Adjective
Adapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals.
3. Adjective
Of or pertaining to the Raptores. See Illust. (f) of Aves.
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