Raptores

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plural noun

Rap·​to·​res

rapˈtōr(ˌ)ēz

in former classifications

: an order of birds comprising Falconiformes and Strigiformes of current usage and including all the birds of prey

Raptores

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taxonomic synonym of falconiformes

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

New Latin, from Latin, plural of raptor

New Latin, from Latin, plural of raptor

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