Rap-to′ri-al
(răp-tō′rĭ-al)
,
(Zool.)
(a)
Rapacious; living upon prey; – said especially of certain birds.
(b)
Adapted for seizing prey; – said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals.
(c)
Of or pertaining to the
Raptores
. See
Illust. (f)
of
Aves
.