Definition of raptorial Raptorial
/ɹæˌptɔˈɹiʌl/ - [ratptoreeul] - rap•to•ri•al
We found 6 definitions of raptorial from 3 different sources.
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What does raptorial mean?
WordNet
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| raptorial - relating to or characteristic of birds of prey; "raptorial claws and bill for seizing prey" | ||
| raptorial - living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; "a predatory bird"; "the rapacious wolf"; "raptorial birds"; "ravening wolves"; "a vulturine taste for offal" | ||
| predatory, rapacious, ravening, vulturine, vulturous | ||
| aggressive having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; "an aggressive businessman"; "an aggressive basketball player"; "he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions"; "aggressive drivers" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- raptorial (Adjective)
Like or resembling a raptor.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- raptorial (a.)
Rapacious; living upon prey; -- said especially of certain birds. - raptorial (a.)
Adapted for seizing prey; -- said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals. - raptorial (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Raptores. See Illust. (f) of Aves.
