vulturish

Meanings

• having the characteristics of a vulture

  - "The eagle has a vulturish ability to scavenge for food."
  - "The term vulturish is often used to describe someone who exhibits the traits of a vulture, such as being scavengers or being circling overhead before descending."

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Rhymes

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vulture , scavenger , circumspect , circumlocution , circumambulate , circumjaculate , circumscript , circumvent , circumcise

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Homophones

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1. vulture, circular, vulgar, full, valve, wulf, wolf, wulfen, wulfish
   

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Variants

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vulture , vultures , vulturish

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Forms

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vulturine, vulturous, vulturine-like

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'vulturus', meaning 'vulture'

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Related Concepts

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1. scavenger: A vulture is a type of scavenger bird that feeds on the carcasses of dead animals.

2. circumlocution: In literature and language, circumlocution refers to the use of indirect or roundabout language to describe something or to express a thought or idea. Vultures are known for their ability to soar high above the ground and to circle overhead before descending to feed on the carcasses of dead animals. In language and literature, this behavior of vultures is often used as a metaphor or a symbol to describe the use of indirect or roundabout language to describe something or to express a thought or idea. Just as a vulture circles overhead before descending to feed on the carcasses of dead animals, so too does the use of indirect or roundabout language serve to describe or express something in a more nuanced or subtle way. In the end, the use of indirect or roundabout language can serve to add depth and richness to the meaning of a text or a conversation, just as the circling behavior of a vulture adds depth and richness to the sight of a carcass being fed upon by a bird of prey.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the vulture is considered to be a sacred or powerful bird. In ancient Egypt, vultures were associated with the goddess Mut, who was the goddess of motherhood, childbirth, and fertility. In Hinduism, the vulture is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. In some parts of India, vultures are worshipped and offerings are made to them. In some African cultures, vultures are considered to be the guardians of the dead and are believed to help guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife.

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