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raptores


Meanings
  • noun

    A Latin word meaning 'raptors', or seizors or plunderers.

    - "In ancient Rome, the raptores were feared for their ability to seize lands and riches."
    - "The raptores were a powerful military force, known for their quick raids and unexpected attacks."

Variants
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rapture , raptured , raptures , rapturing , rapturous , rapturously , rapturousness , rapturousnesses , into raptures , send into raptures , went into raptures
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'raptor', meaning 'seizer' or 'plunderer'.


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  1. The word 'raptor' is also used as a scientific term for a type of dinosaur.

  2. The Latin word 'raptor' is also used in modern English law to describe someone who has taken another person away by force.

  3. The term 'raptores' was used in medieval Europe to describe a group of knights who were tasked with protecting travelers from bandits and thieves.


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  1. Raptor: A modern term for a large, predatory dinosaur, inspired by the Latin word 'raptor'. Examples include Velociraptor and Tyrannosaurus Rex.


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In ancient Roman literature and mythology, the raptores were often depicted as fierce warriors or monsters. They were believed to seize and carry off people or objects, and their name was sometimes used metaphorically to describe thieves or pirates.

How to Memorize "raptores"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fierce warrior or monster, ready to seize and carry off their prey.
    - Imagine a group of ancient Roman soldiers, dressed in armor and wielding weapons, ready to raid and plunder.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'raptores' with the idea of seizing or plundering.
    - Think of the word 'pirates' or 'thieves' when you see or hear the word 'raptores'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the 'R' sound in 'raptores' stands for 'Raptor' or 'Seizer'.
    - Think of the 'P' sound as 'Plunderer' or 'Pirate'.


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