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catartiforme . ( Of the Gr. ?, purifying, and -form ). 1. adj. Zool. Said of scavengers, characteristic of America birds of prey and similar to the European Vulture; e.g., the Condor and the aura. 2. f. pl. Zool. Order of these birds. O RTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.