accipitres

/əˈsɪptɪriːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A subfamily of birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, including hawks, eagles, and old world vultures.

“The biologist studied the behavior of accipitres in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • birds of prey
  • eagles
  • hawks

Antonyms

  • deer
  • doe