rav ‧ e ‧ ning /ˈræv ə nɪŋ/ BrE AmE adjective literary
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: Present participle of raven 'to take away by force, eat eagerly' (15-20 centuries) , from Old French raviner , from Latin rapere ; ⇨ ↑ rape 1 ]
ravening animals are hungry and dangerous:
a pack of ravening wolves