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raptorial

adjective
rap·​to·​ri·​al | \ rap-ˈtȯr-Ä“-É™l How to pronounce raptorial (audio) \

Definition of raptorial

1 : predaceous sense 1
2 : adapted to seize prey
3 : of, relating to, or being a bird of prey
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Examples of raptorial in a Sentence

the place of raptorial birds in the park's ecosystem

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 Like its adult counterparts, the little arthropod had a spiny raptorial appendage used for grasping prey and the radiodontan’s characteristic circular mouth filled with sharp teeth. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "This Prehistoric Sea Creature Had Fanged, Killer Babies," 11 June 2018

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First Known Use of raptorial

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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