raven

US /ˈreɪ.vən/
UK /ˈreɪ.vən/
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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.
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corvus corax
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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.
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jet-blackinkyebony
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to devour greedily

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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.
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devourgorgegobblewolf