accipitral en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ækˈsɪp.ɪ.tɹəl/
- /əˈsɪp.ɪ.tɹəl/
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Etymology
Etymology tree English accipiter Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English accipitral From accipiter + -al.
Meanings
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Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawk; hawklike.
c. 1860, attributed to James Russell Lowell Yes, it's good; but it hasn't his fine accipitral look.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more accipitral | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most accipitral | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |