Prey
- Pronunciation
- /PREY/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Prey
- Plural
- Prey
Definition
Animals hunted and killed by for food.
Etymology
From Old French 'prei', meaning 'booty, plunder, animal taken in the chase'.
Example
The carefully wrapped its prey in .
Related Terms
- Predator
- Hunt
- Capture
- Victim
Usage Notes
In , prey often refers to or other small animals that are captured and eaten by other insects or .