Definition

Describing birds that scratch the ground to find food, like chickens.

Example

Chickens are rasorial birds that search for seeds and insects by scratching the soil.

Conversation

Did you know that some birds are rasorial?

Really? I’ve never heard that term before.

Yeah, it means they scratch the ground for food, like chickens do.

That’s interesting! I’ll have to remember that word.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rasorial is derived from "rasor" (from Latin *rasor*, meaning a scraper or razor) and the suffix "-ial" (meaning relating to). The term refers to birds that are adapted for scratching the ground in search of food, hence relating to the action of scraping.

Memory Tip

Think of birds that 'scrape' the ground ('rasor') to find food, and remember that 'rasorial' describes their behavior.

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