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accipitres |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Accipiter \Ac*cip"i*ter\, n.; pl E. {Accipiters}. L. {Accipitres}. [L., hawk.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores. 2. (Surg.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Accipitres \Ac*cip"i*tres\, n. pl [L., hawks.] (Zo["o]l.) The order that includes rapacious birds. They have a hooked bill, and sharp, strongly curved talons. There are three families, represented by the vultures, the falcons or hawks, and the owls.
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