Meaning of the word raven in English

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raven

US /ˈreɪ.vən/

UK /ˈreɪ.vən/

a large, heavily built crow with glossy black plumage, a stout bill, and a long wedge-shaped tail.

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A lone raven soared majestically over the mountain peak.

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The old tale spoke of a wise raven.

Synonym:

corvus corax

of a glossy black color

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She had long, flowing raven hair.

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His eyes were a deep, piercing raven shade.

Synonym:

jet-black inky ebony

to devour greedily

Example:

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The hungry wolves would raven the carcass.

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He had a wild look in his eyes, as if ready to raven his prey.

Synonym:

devour gorge gobble wolf

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