raptorial
adjective
rap·to·ri·al rap-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
1
: predaceous sense 1
2
: adapted to seize prey
3
: of, relating to, or being a bird of prey
Synonyms
- predaceous
- predacious
- predatory
- rapacious
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Example Sentences
the place of raptorial birds in the park's ecosystem
Recent Examples on the Web Like its adult counterparts, the little arthropod had a spiny raptorial appendage used for grasping prey and the radiodontan’s characteristic circular mouth filled with sharp teeth. 
Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 11 June 2018
Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 11 June 2018 Word History
Etymology
New Latin raptorius "predatory" (from Latin raptōr-, raptor "plunderer, a beast or bird of prey" +-ius, suffix of appurtenance) + -al entry 1 — more at raptor
First Known Use
1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1
raptorial
adjective
as in predatory
living by killing and eating other animals the place of raptorial birds in the park's ecosystem Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- predatory
- predaceous
- predacious
- rapacious
- aggressive
- carnivorous
- ferocious
- deadly
- wild
- violent
- savage
- fierce
- untamed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- herbivorous
- gentle
- tame
- submissive
- vegetarian