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raven

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹeɪvən// raven Archaic

n. a large, black bird with a thick beak that looks like a crow but is much bigger. It is often seen as a symbol of intelligence or mystery in stories.

n. a large, oscine passerine bird of the genus Corvus, specifically Corvus corax, characterized by its glossy black plumage and heavy bill. Often distinguished from the crow by its larger size, wedge-shaped tail, and deeper vocalizations.


SIMPLE

A large raven sat on the fence and watched the garden.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers spotted a raven soaring above the canyon, its distinctive croak echoing against the stone walls.

COMPLEX

In various mythologies, the raven is depicted as a complex figure, serving alternately as a creator deity, a cunning trickster, or a somber harbinger of fate.

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Usage

When used in an astronomical context, 'Raven' refers to the constellation Corvus.

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