RAPTOR
\ɹˈaptə], \ɹˈaptə], \ɹ_ˈa_p_t_ə]\
Definitions of RAPTOR
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Birds that hunt and kill other animals, especially higher vertebrates, for food. They include the Falconiformes group, or diurnal birds of prey, comprised of EAGLES, falcons, hawks, and others, as well as the Strigiformes group, or nocturnal birds of prey, which includes OWLS.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].