Definition

Relating to birds of prey, especially those that hunt and feed on other animals, resembling hawks.

Example

The accipitrine features of the bird made it an excellent hunter in the skies.

Conversation

I just read an article about birds of prey, and it mentioned their accipitrine features.

That's interesting! I love how powerful and majestic they look.

Yeah, their accipitrine traits really help them hunt effectively.

Absolutely! Nature designed them perfectly for that.

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Root Explanation

Accipitrine is derived from "accipiter" (from Latin, meaning hawk) and the suffix "-ine" (meaning pertaining to or of the nature of). The term refers to characteristics or qualities related to hawks.

Memory Tip

Think of 'accipiter' which means hawk, and remember that 'accipitrine' describes something that pertains to hawks.

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