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raptorial (adj.)

"predatory," 1825, from raptor + -ial. Alternative raptatorial "predacious" (1840) is from Latin raptatus, past participle of raptare.

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Definitions of raptorial from WordNet

raptorial (adj.)
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey;
raptorial birds
Synonyms: predatory / rapacious / ravening / vulturine / vulturous
raptorial (adj.)
relating to or characteristic of birds of prey;
raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey
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