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Word: Prey
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (also denoting plunder taken in war): the noun from Old French preie, from Latin praeda ‘booty’, the verb from Old French preier, based on Latin praedari ‘seize as plunder’, from praeda
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
preɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an animal that is caught and killed by another for food
Short Definition:animal caught and killed by another
Examples:- the kestrel pounced on its prey
Definition:
plunder or (in biblical use) a prize.
Short Definition:plunder
Word: Prey
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
preɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
catch and kill for food
Short Definition:catch and kill for food
Examples:- small birds that prey on insect pests
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