Vulture: meaning, definitions and examples
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vulture
[ หvสltสษr ]
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น abutre
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฆเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Geier
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung nasar
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะธั
๐ต๐ฑ sฤp
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฒใฏใท
๐ซ๐ท vautour
๐ช๐ธ buitre
๐น๐ท akbaba
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ sup
๐ธ๐ฐ sup
๐จ๐ณ ็ง้นซ
๐ธ๐ฎ jastreba
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆgammur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะทาัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤa
๐ฒ๐ฝ buitre
Word origin
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.