Meaning of raven in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    raven

    Etymology

    late 15th century (in the sense ‘take as spoil’): from Old French raviner, originally ‘to ravage’, based on Latin rapina‘pillage’

    Definitions

    1. obtain or seize by violence
  2. 2. prey on or hunt for

    Examples

    • « These mammals predate certain eggs »
  3. 3. eat greedily

    Examples

    • « he devoured three sandwiches »
  4. 4. feed greedily

    Examples

    • « The lions ravened the bodies »

  5. Noun

    raven

    Etymology

    Old English hræfn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch raaf and German Rabe

    Definitions

    1. large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
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