RAPTOR

Etymology 1

Noun

raptor (plural raptors)

A bird of prey.

(obsolete) One who ravishes or plunders.

Etymology 2

Noun

raptor (plural raptors)

(informal, paleontology) One of the dromaeosaurs, a family of carnivorous dinosaurs having tearing claws on the hind legs.

Anagrams

• Parrot, parrot

Source: Wiktionary


Rap"tor, n. Etym: [L. raptor, from rapere to ravish. See Rapid.]

Definition: A ravisher; a plunderer. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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