[ 'vʌltʃə ]
■ noun
1》 a large bird of prey feeding chiefly on carrion, with the head and neck more or less bare of feathers. [Several species in the families Accipitridae (Old World) and Cathartidae (New World).]
2》 a contemptible person who preys on or exploits others.
Derivatives
vulturine -rʌɪn adjective
vulturish adjective
vulturous adjective
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. vultur , from L. vulturius .