ossifrage
/ˈɑsɪfreɪdʒ/
noun
- A large bird of prey, also known as the lammergeier or bearded vulture, that feeds on bones.
- The ossifrage is known for dropping bones from great heights to break them open.
- In some cultures, the ossifrage is a symbol of strength and endurance.
- Birdwatchers traveled to the mountains hoping to spot an ossifrage.
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