/ˌkɔrbɪkjʊˈleɪt/ kɔr-bik-yoo-LAYT

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling a corbicula, especially in reference to birds, such as corbiculae, which are specialized feathers on the legs of certain birds, especially hawks, owls, and eagles, serving to hold prey in place.

“The corbiculate feet of the eagle allowed it to grasp the rabbit securely.”

2. noun

A corbicula, especially one on the leg of a bird.

“The corbiculate on the bird’s leg was a distinctive feature of its species.”