raptorial

 
Pronunciation: /rapˈtɔːrɪəl/

adjective

chiefly Zoology
  • (of a bird or other animal) predatory: raptorial birds
  • (of a limb or other organ) adapted for seizing prey: raptorial front legs

Derivatives

raptorially

adverb

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin raptor 'plunderer' + -ial