raptoriousadj.

Brit.

/rapˈtɔːrɪəs/, U.S.

/ræpˈtɔriəs/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin raptorius , -ous suffix.

Etymology: < scientific Latin raptorius (1803 as a specific name; already in post-classical Latin in sense ‘useful for dragging’ (5th cent.); < classical Latin rapt- , past participial stem of rapere to seize (see rape v.²) + -ōrius -ory suffix²) + -ous suffix, after raptor n. 3.

Chiefly Zoology. Now rare.

= raptorial adj.

ΘΚΠ

the world > animals > by eating habits > eating habits > [adjective] > predatory (of feeding)

predatory1781

raptorious1819

predacious1822

raptorial1839

1819 G. Samouelle Entomologist's Compend. 300 Anterior legs raptorious.

1835 W. Kirby On Power of God in Creation of Animals II. xv. 59 The raptorious fore leg of the Squillæ.

1840 J. Duncan Introd. Entomol. (Naturalist's Libr.: Entomol. I) 144 Raptorious species destitute of the organ just named [sc. a gizzard] thoroughly comminute their food before swallowing it.

1888 J. H. Comstock & A. B. Comstock Introd. to Entomol. 183 Membrane of wing-covers with longitudinal veins: legs either raptorious or ambulatory.

1990 Times 28 May 18/3 Federico's servant Batin..a raptorious ruffian with a strong line in parables.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	raptorious
释义	raptoriousadj. Brit. /rapˈtɔːrɪəs/, U.S. /ræpˈtɔriəs/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin raptorius , -ous suffix. Etymology: < scientific Latin raptorius (1803 as a specific name; already in post-classical Latin in sense ‘useful for dragging’ (5th cent.); < classical Latin rapt- , past participial stem of rapere to seize (see rape v.²) + -ōrius -ory suffix²) + -ous suffix, after raptor n. 3. Chiefly Zoology. Now rare. = raptorial adj. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > by eating habits > eating habits > [adjective] > predatory (of feeding) predatory1781 raptorious1819 predacious1822 raptorial1839 1819 G. Samouelle Entomologist's Compend. 300 Anterior legs raptorious. 1835 W. Kirby On Power of God in Creation of Animals II. xv. 59 The raptorious fore leg of the Squillæ. 1840 J. Duncan Introd. Entomol. (Naturalist's Libr.: Entomol. I) 144 Raptorious species destitute of the organ just named [sc. a gizzard] thoroughly comminute their food before swallowing it. 1888 J. H. Comstock & A. B. Comstock Introd. to Entomol. 183 Membrane of wing-covers with longitudinal veins: legs either raptorious or ambulatory. 1990 Times 28 May 18/3 Federico's servant Batin..a raptorious ruffian with a strong line in parables. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1819
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