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raptorial

rap·to·ri·al [ rap táwree əl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using other animals as prey: able to live by catching prey

2. adapted for catching prey: specially adapted for seizing prey, as are the feet of birds of prey with their sharp talons

3. of predatory birds: relating to or typical of birds of prey

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