1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres or Raptores.
2. (Surg.)
Defn: A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk.
ACCIPITRAL
Ac*cip"i*tral, n.
Defn: Pertaining to, or of the nature of, a falcon or hawk; hawklike.
Lowell.
ACCIPITRES
Ac*cip"i*tres, n. pl. Etym: [L., hawks.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The order that includes rapacious birds. They have a hooked bill, and sharp, strongly curved talons. There are three families, represented by the vultures, the falcons or hawks, and the owls.
ACCIPITRINE
Ac*cip"i*trine (#; 277), a. Etym: [Cf. F. accipitrin.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Like or belonging to the Accipitres; raptorial; hawklike.