Meaning of the word vulture in English

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vulture

US /ˈvʌl.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈvʌl.tʃɚ/
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Noun

1.

a large bird of prey that feeds on carrion and has a small, featherless head and neck

Example:
The vulture circled high above the desert, searching for food.
We saw a group of vultures perched on a dead tree.
2.

a person who preys on others, especially financially

Example:
Loan sharks are often described as financial vultures.
He was a real vulture, always trying to profit from other people's misfortunes.
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