raptor

Meanings

• noun

  A large, predatory bird of the order Accipitriformes, having a hooked beak and long, broad wings.

  - "The velociraptor was actually a type of raptor, not a T-Rex."
  - "During the Jurassic period, raptors were among the most feared predators."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raptor
aptor , actor , baptistor

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Variants

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raptor , raptors

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Etymology

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From Latin raptor, 'seizer, plunderer'.

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Trivia

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1. Raptors are not actually birds, but rather a group of theropod dinosaurs.

2. The name 'raptor' comes from the Latin word for 'seizer' or 'plunderer'.

3. Raptors are believed to have been among the last dinosaurs to go extinct, around 66 million years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Velociraptor: A type of theropod dinosaur and one of the most famous raptors. It is known for its feathers and its ability to use its arms to grasp and manipulate objects.

2. Utahraptor: Another type of theropod dinosaur that was a larger and more powerful raptor than the velociraptor.

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Culture

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Raptors have been a popular subject in various forms of media, including books, movies, and video games. They are often depicted as intelligent and agile hunters.

How to Memorize "raptor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, powerful bird with a hooked beak and long wings. Imagine its sharp talons and its agile movements as it hunts its prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'raptor' with the image of a fearsome predator. Think of it as a bird of prey that is both intelligent and agile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Raptor: Reptile, Agile, Powerful, Tear-inducing Opportunistic Predator' to remember the definition of the word.

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