vulture

Meanings

• noun

  A large scavenging bird of prey with a broad wingspan and a hooked beak, found mainly in Africa and Southern Europe.

  - "The vulture circled above the desert, waiting for its prey to die."
  - "Vultures play a crucial role in cleaning up the environment by consuming carrion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvʌltʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ambulance chaser , vampire

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vulture
ultimate , utility , recitality , purity , infinitive

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Variants

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vulture , vultures , vulturish , vulture capitalism , bearded vulture , bearded vultures , turkey buzzard , turkey vulture , turkey vultures

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Etymology

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From Old French vultur, from Latin vultus, vultur, a bird of prey.

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Trivia

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1. Vultures have a very keen sense of smell, which helps them locate carrion from miles away.

2. Vultures often work in groups, known as 'committees', to help each other feed and clean their young.

3. The largest species of vulture, the Andean Condor, can have a wingspan of up to 11 feet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scavenger: Vultures are a type of scavenger bird, which means they feed on dead animals instead of hunting their own food.

2. Bird of Prey: Vultures are a type of bird of prey, which means they are birds that hunt and kill their prey using their sharp beaks and talons.

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Culture

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In many cultures, vultures are seen as symbols of death and rebirth due to their association with carrion. In Hindu mythology, the vulture is the vehicle of the goddesses Saraswati and Lakshmi.

How to Memorize "vulture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a wingspan of several feet, circling above a desert or grassland. Visualize its hooked beak and the way it waits for prey to die before consuming it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vulture' with the image of a large bird of prey that feeds on carrion. You can also associate it with the concept of cleaning up the environment by consuming dead animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vultures Vulture Vultures' to help remember the word. Visualize a group of vultures circling in the sky, waiting for their next meal.

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