Beutegreifer

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Etymology[edit]

Beute (prey) +‎ greifen (to seize) +‎ er

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [ˈbɔɪ̯təˌɡʁaɪ̯fɐ]
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Beutegreifer m (strong, genitive Beutegreifers, plural Beutegreifer)

  1. (biology) predator (an animal that hunts other animals)

Usage notes[edit]

  • The term was coined because Raubtier comprises only mammals; Beutegreifer includes Greifvögel (birds of prey) and Raubfische (predatory fish).

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