accipitral

/ækˈsɪ.pə.tɹəl/

ÆKSꞮ · pə · tɹəl (3 syllables)

English Adj
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Definition

Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawk; hawklike

Etymology

From accipiter + -al.

Example Sentences

  • "c. 1860, attributed to James Russell Lowell Yes, it's good; but it hasn't his fine accipitral look."
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