raptorial en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English raptor Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisder. Old French -ialder. Middle English -ial English -ial English raptorial From raptor + -ial.
Meanings
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Like or resembling a raptor; seizing or plundering, like a bird of prey.
When its legs are extended, it measures one and a half inches wide, and the raptorial claws hint that it is a fierce predator.
2012 August 20, Sindya N. Bhanoo, “Cave Enthusiasts Find an 8-Legged Outlier”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more raptorial | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most raptorial | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
gressorial · saltatorial · ambulatorial · cursorial · scansorial · natatorial · fossorial
Translations (3)
fr rapace (Translations) · bg хищен (Translations) · bg граблив (Translations)