raptor

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals

Etymology

From Middle English raptour, from Latin raptor (“kidnapper, thief”).

Synonyms

bird of prey, raptorial bird

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