bird of prey
noun
any of numerous predacious, flesh-eating birds, as the eagles, hawks, kites, vultures, falcons, and owls, having a sharp, downwardly curved beak, talons, and, usually, soaring flight.
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Origin of bird of prey
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Words nearby bird of prey
bird-nesting, bird of ill omen, bird of paradise, bird of passage, bird of peace, bird of prey, bird pepper, bird ring, birds, bird's beak, birdseed
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Example sentences from the Web for bird of prey
Bird-of-prey here has been thought to have reference to the eagle, which was the standard of Cyrus.
The Expositor's Bible|George Adam SmithWho call from the sunrise a Bird-of-prey, from a land far-off the Man of My counsel.
The Expositor's Bible|George Adam Smith
British Dictionary definitions for bird of prey
bird of prey
noun
a bird, such as a hawk, eagle, or owl, that hunts and kills other animals, esp vertebrates, for food. It has strong talons and a sharp hooked billRelated adjective: raptorial
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