Raven: meaning, definitions and examples
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raven
[ หreษชvษn ]
bird
A large, black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail, known for its intelligence and adaptability.
Synonyms
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "raven" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corvo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Rabe
๐ฎ๐ฉ gagak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพัะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ kruk
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฟใชใฌใฉใน (watarigarasu)
๐ซ๐ท corbeau
๐ช๐ธ cuervo
๐น๐ท kuzgun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น๋ง๊ท (kkamagwi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑุงุจ (ghurab)
๐จ๐ฟ havran
๐ธ๐ฐ havran
๐จ๐ณ ไน้ธฆ (wลซyฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ krokar
๐ฎ๐ธ hrafn
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาะฐ (qarฤa)
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแ แแแ (qorani)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤa
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuervo
Etymology
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.
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