vulturous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

vulture +‎ -ous

Adjective[edit]

vulturous (comparative more vulturous, superlative most vulturous)

  1. Having the characteristics of a vulture, especially in being rapacious, greedy, or scavenging.
    The attorney licked his lips with vulturous delight as he listened to the man's description of neck pain after the accident.

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