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raven

 

[ หˆreษชvษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A large, black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail, known for its intelligence and adaptability.

Synonyms

blackbird, corbie, crow

Examples of usage

  • The raven is often associated with death and mystery.
  • Legend has it that if you see a raven, it may be a sign of good luck.
  • The raven's call echoed through the forest.
Context #2 | Noun

Edgar Allan Poe's poem

In literature, a symbol of darkness, death, and mystery, popularized by Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven'.

Synonyms

bird of ill omen, ominous bird

Examples of usage

  • 'Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore',' is a famous line from Poe's poem.
  • The raven in the poem serves as a foreboding presence.
  • The raven's appearance in the story added to its eerie atmosphere.
Context #3 | Verb

to hover

To hover over or around something in a menacing or persistent manner, like a raven.

Synonyms

brood, hover, loom

Examples of usage

  • The dark clouds seemed to raven over the village.
  • The memories of the past ravened in his mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "raven" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅŒเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rabe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gagak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kruk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใ‚ฟใƒชใ‚ฌใƒฉใ‚น (watarigarasu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corbeau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuervo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuzgun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นŒ๋งˆ๊ท€ (kkamagwi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงุจ (ghurab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ havran

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ havran

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนŒ้ธฆ (wลซyฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krokar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrafn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€า“ะฐ (qarฤŸa)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜ (qorani)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuervo

Word origin

The word 'raven' has its origins in Old English 'hrรฆfn', which is related to Old Norse 'hrafn' and German 'Rabe'. Ravens have been a part of folklore and mythology in various cultures, often symbolizing different themes such as death, magic, or wisdom. In literature, the raven gained significant popularity through Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven', published in 1845. The poem portrays the raven as a mysterious and ominous bird, contributing to its symbolic significance in modern culture.

See also: ravenous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,654, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.