raptorial

Subsisting by seizing prey; predatory.

Adapted for the seizing of prey.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds of prey.

Rapacious; predatory; preying upon animals; of or pertaining to the Raptores or Raptoria.

Fitted for seizing and holding; prehensile: as, the raptorial beak or claws of birds; the raptorial palps of insects.

A bird of prey; a member of the Raptores.

Rapacious; living upon prey; — said especially of certain birds.

Adapted for seizing prey; — said of the legs, claws, etc., of insects, birds, and other animals.

Of or pertaining to the Raptores. See Illust. (f) of aves.

Like or resembling a raptor.