ˈraptər, -ˌtȯ(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, one that robs, plunders, kidnaps, or ravishes, from raptus (past participle of rapere to seize, rob, kidnap, ravish) + -or — more at rapid
1. obsolete : one that rapes
2. also rap·tore -ˌtō(ə)r
[New Latin Raptores ]
: a bird of the order Raptores : bird of prey