vulture

vul*ture

noun

{bc}any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion

vulture capitalism

noun

{bc}a form of venture capitalism in which aggressive methods are used to buy a distressed business with the intention of selling it at a profit

bearded vulture

noun

{bc}a large Old World vulture ({it}Gypaetus barbatus{/it}) that occurs in mountainous regions and has long black bristles at the base of the bill {bc}{sx|lammergeier||}

turkey vulture

noun

{bc}an American vulture ({it}Cathartes aura{/it}) with a red head and whitish bill