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/ˈreɪ.vən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A large black bird (Corvus corax) noted for its intelligence and adaptability.
A raven perched on the branch, cawing loudly at the approaching storm.
In folklore, a raven is often associated with bad omens or death.
The sight of a solitary raven flying overhead made her uneasy, as it was said to be a bad omen.
A dark, often glossy black color reminiscent of a raven's feathers.
She painted her nails a beautiful raven shade that caught the light.
verb
To take or seize, especially in a greedy manner.
He ravened the delicious pie before anyone else had a chance to taste it.
Etymology
Middle English 'raveyn', from Old French 'raven', from Latin 'corvus', which means crow.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ravenous appetite:
An intense desire to eat or consume.
to raven:
To consume food greedily.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Someone who is gloomy or has a dark personality.
He's such a raven, always thinking the worst will happen.
To be overly dramatic or dark in appearance.
She dressed like a raven at the Halloween party.