raptorial

/ræpˈtɔriəl/
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Definitions of raptorial
  1. adjective
    relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
    “raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey”
  2. adjective
    living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
    “raptorial birds”
    synonyms: predatory, rapacious, ravening, vulturine, vulturous
    aggressive
    having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
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