Rasores

plural noun

Ra·​so·​res

rəˈsōr(ˌ)ēz

in former classifications

: an order of birds comprising the Gallinae and the Columbae or coextensive with Gallinae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Late Latin, plural of rasor one that scrapes, from Latin rasus (past participle of radere to scrape, shave) + -or

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!