hellkites

/ˈhɛlˌkaɪts/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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