accipitres
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/ækˈsɪpɪˌtriz/
(accipiter)
bird of prey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accipitres' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accipiter,' where 'accipiter' meant 'hawk.'
Historical Evolution
'accipiter' transformed into the scientific classification 'accipitres' in taxonomy, referring to a group of birds of prey.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hawk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of birds of prey.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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