hellkites
/ˈhɛlˌkaɪts/
noun
- A type of large, aggressive hawk or falcon, historically associated with bad omens or cruelty.
- In medieval folklore, a hellkites was often seen as a messenger of misfortune.
- The birdwatcher was startled by the sudden dive of a hellkites toward the rabbit.
- The farmer spotted a hellkites circling above the field, searching for prey.
- A cruel or predatory person, especially one who causes trouble or harm.
- In the novel, the villain was described as a hellkites, preying on the weak.
- The old legend told of a hellkites who terrorized the village, stealing food and livestock.
- She called the bully a hellkites after he pushed the younger kids around.
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