aucupate

/ɔːˈkjʊpeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to hunt or catch birds, especially for food

“The villagers would often aucupate in the nearby woods to supplement their diet.”

Synonyms

  • birdcatch
  • birdhuntsman
  • falconer

Antonyms

  • birdrelease
  • ornithologicalconservation