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 louse, bird of ill omen, bird of paradise, bird of passage, bird of peace, bird of prey, bird pepper, bird shot, bird spider, bird strike, bird table
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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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