1650s, from Latin rapaci-, stem of rapax "grasping," itself from stem of rapere "to seize" (see rapacity) + -ous. Related: Rapaciously; rapaciousness.
the rapacious wolf
a rapacious divorcee on the prowl
a rapacious appetite
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