horaltic

Meaning

Adjective

• Used to describe birds, particularly vultures, in a characteristic pose with wings spread and raised.

Origin

• Etymology is uncertain.{{cite web
• |url = https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/sci.lang/8U3VmVLDKP0
• | title = "Horaltic"
• | work = sci.lang
• | date = November 4, 2007
• | accessdate = January 2, 2020
• In 2007 it was speculated that the derivation was a mishearing of "heraldic".{{cite web
• |url = http://thegreenbelt.blogspot.com/2006/12/wake-of-vultures.html
• | title = "A Wake of Vultures"
• | work = The Greenbelt
• | date = January 2, 2007
• | accessdate = January 2, 2020