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vulture
vulture [ vúlchər ] (plural vultures)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. bird of prey: a large bird of prey with usually dark feathers and broad wings that feeds on carrion. Native to: Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas.  Family AccipitridaeCathartidae.
2. predator: somebody who waits for the chance to exploit somebody else when that person is vulnerable
[14th century. Via French< Latin vultur]
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