[ˈvʌltʃə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large bird of prey with the head and neck more or less bare of feathers, feeding chiefly on carrion and reputed to gather with others in anticipation of the death of a sick or injured animal or person

- a contemptible person who preys on or exploits others
(e.g: the vultures have bought out tens of thousands of loans from the main banks)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French vultur, from Latin vulturius