Raven: meaning, definitions and examples

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raven

[ ˈreɪvən ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 corvo

🇮🇳 कौवा

🇩🇪 Rabe

🇮🇩 gagak

🇺🇦 ворон

🇵🇱 kruk

🇯🇵 ワタリガラス (watarigarasu)

🇫🇷 corbeau

🇪🇸 cuervo

🇹🇷 kuzgun

🇰🇷 까마귀 (kkamagwi)

🇸🇦 غراب (ghurab)

🇨🇿 havran

🇸🇰 havran

🇨🇳 乌鸦 (wūyā)

🇸🇮 krokar

🇮🇸 hrafn

🇰🇿 қарға (qarğa)

🇬🇪 ყორანი (qorani)

🇦🇿 qarğa

🇲🇽 cuervo

Word origin

The word 'raven' has its origins in Old English 'hræfn', 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.