ACCIPITER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

type genus of the family Accipitridae

Categories: Bird genus

Synonyms

Accipiter, Genus accipiter

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "accipiter" comes from Latin accipiter.

🧩 Fun Fact

Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.