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ra·so·ri·al R0049600 (rə-zôr′ē-əl, -sôr′-)adj. Characteristically scratching the ground for food. Used of birds. [From Late Latin rāsor, scraper, from Latin rāsus, past participle of rādere, to scrape; see rēd- in Indo-European roots.]rasorial (rəˈsɔːrɪəl) adj (Zoology) (of birds such as domestic poultry) adapted for scratching the ground for food[C19: from New Latin Rasores such birds, from Latin rādere to scrape]ra•so•ri•al (rəˈsɔr i əl, -ˈsoʊr-) adj. 1. given to scratching the ground for food, as chickens. 2. adapted for scratching, as a bird's foot. [1830–40; < New Latin Rasor(es) formerly an order of such birds, Late Latin rāsorēs, pl. of rāsor scratcher < Latin rādere to scrape, scratch] rasorialenUK
rasorial[rə′sȯr·ē·əl] (zoology) Adapted for scratching for food; applied to birds. |