The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Accipiter \Ac*cip"i*ter\, n.; pl. E. Accipiters. L.
   Accipitres. [L., hawk.]
   1. (Zool.) A genus of rapacious birds; one of the Accipitres
      or Raptores.
      [1913 Webster]
   2. (Surg.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the
      claw of a hawk.
      [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Accipitres \Ac*cip"i*tres\, n. pl. [L., hawks.] (Zool.)
   The order that includes rapacious birds. They have a hooked
   bill, and sharp, strongly curved talons. There are three
   families, represented by the vultures, the falcons or hawks,
   and the owls.
   [1913 Webster]