Dictionary Check: rapacious

"rapacious" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

adjective

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

Example: "a predatory bird"
adjective

excessively greedy and grasping

Example: "a rapacious divorcee on the prowl"
Synonyms:
adjective

devouring or craving food in great quantities

Example: "edacious vultures"

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