Definition for: raptor

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English

Etymology 1

Latin raptor , thief

Noun

raptor ( plural raptors )

1. Another term for a bird of prey.

Translations

See bird of prey

Etymology 2

As used in the motion picture Jurassic Park ; shortened from Velociraptor .

Noun

1. One of a family of carnivorous dinosaurs having tearing claws on the hind legs.

Translations

• Chinese: 猛禽(類)
• Finnish: raptor
• German: Raptor
• Interlingua: raptor
• Portuguese: raptor

Latin

Noun

raptor

1. thief, robber, plunderer

See also

• rapere to sieze or carry off
• raptare to ravage or dragg off

Other Translations for "raptor"

Braille 6 Dot
Braille 8 Dot
Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		raptor
Hex		72 e1 f0 74 6f 72
Pig Latin		aptorray

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