Vulture: meaning, definitions and examples

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vulture

 

[ หˆvสŒltสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird of prey

A vulture is a large bird of prey with a bald head and a sharp beak, feeding mainly on carrion.

Synonyms

bird of prey, predator

Examples of usage

  • They watched as the vulture circled above, waiting for its next meal.
  • The vulture swooped down to feast on the remains of the animal.
Context #2 | Noun

person who preys on others

In a metaphorical sense, a vulture can refer to a person who preys on others' misfortunes or exploits them for personal gain.

Synonyms

exploiter, predator

Examples of usage

  • He was seen as a vulture, profiting off the misfortunes of others.
  • The vulture of the business world, he took advantage of the struggling company.

Translations

Translations of the word "vulture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abutre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung nasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sฤ™p

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฒใƒฏใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vautour

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buitre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akbaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ˆ˜๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งƒ้นซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jastreba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆgammur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะทา“ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ’แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buitre

Etymology

The word 'vulture' has its origins in Latin, where 'vultur' referred to a bird of prey or scavenger. The image of the vulture as a scavenger has persisted throughout history, symbolizing death and decay. In ancient cultures, vultures were often associated with death and the afterlife. Over time, the metaphorical use of 'vulture' to describe someone who preys on others emerged, highlighting the negative connotations of the bird's behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,316, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.