Romulan Warbird

[Kegek]

Red Ranger said:
Sorry to disagree with you, Kegek, old chap, but the words "raptor" and "bird of prey" are real synonyms. However, you are right that the phrase "warbird" has a less direct connection. A raptor is defined as a bird of prey.

But in the English vernacular, 'raptor' usually refers to velociraptor. I presume this is the context that the word was intended.

You're quite right though.