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crow

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɹoʊ// UK //kɹˈəʊ// crow Archaic Slang Vulgar

n. a large, black bird with a loud, harsh cry. These birds are known for being very smart and living in many parts of the world.

n. a large, black bird of the genus Corvus, noted for its intelligence and raucous call.


SIMPLE

A large black crow sat on the garden fence.

CONTEXTUAL

The farmer put up a scarecrow to stop the crows from eating the newly planted corn.

COMPLEX

Ornithologists have observed crows using tools and solving multi-step puzzles, suggesting a level of cognitive ability comparable to that of some primates.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From French gens de corbeaux, calque of Dakota apsáaloke (“crow people”). Compare Crow Apsáalooke.

Etymology 2

* From Middle English Crowe, as an Old English surname, related to crow. * As an Irish surname, from mac Conchradha. See McEnroe. * Also as an Irish surname, calque of Irish fiach (“crow, raven”) (see also Fee).

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