raptorial

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
  2. adjective living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

Etymology

From raptor + -ial.

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