accipitral
accipitral · more accipitral · most accipitral
Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawkPertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawk; hawklike.
/ækˈsɪp.ɪ.tɹəl/
Meaning
1 sensesPertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawk; hawklike.
c. 1860, attributed to James Russell Lowell Yes, it's good; but it hasn't his fine accipitral look.
Forms
more accipitral, most accipitral| Comparative | more accipitral Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most accipitral Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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