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cawed


Meanings
  • A sound made by a crow.

    - "The crow cawed loudly in the early morning hours."
    - "The sound of a crow cawing is a common sound in rural areas."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with cawed
crowed , allowed , vowed
Homophones
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  1. cowed

  2. owed


Variants
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caw , cawed , cawing , caws
Forms
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The verb 'caw' can be used to describe the sound made by a crow. For example: 'The crow cawed loudly from the trees.'. The noun 'cawing' can also be used to describe the sound made by a crow. For example: 'The sound of the cawing crow filled the air.'.


Etymology
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The word 'cawed' comes from the Old English word 'crawan', which means 'to croak' or 'to caw'.


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  1. {"text"=>"Did you know that the sound made by a group of crows is called a 'murder' of crows? Other collective nouns for groups of crows include a 'murdering' of crows, a 'coalition' of crows, a 'conclave' of crows, and a 'parliament' of crows."}


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  1. corvid: Corvids are a large and diverse family of birds that includes crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, magpies, and jays. Corvids are highly intelligent birds that are known for their problem-solving abilities, their ability to use tools, and their ability to communicate with each other using a complex system of calls and body language. Corvids are also scavengers and omnivores that are known for their ability to adapt to different environments and to different food sources. Because of their intelligence, their problem-solving abilities, and their adaptability, corvids are considered to be one of the most successful families of birds in the world.


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In various cultures, the sound of a crow cawing is associated with bad luck, death, or ill omens. For example, in ancient Rome, it was believed that if a crow cawed while someone was sleeping, that person would die soon. Similarly, in some African cultures, it is believed that if a crow cawed while someone was cooking, that person's food would be poisoned. In contrast, in some other cultures, the sound of a crow cawing is considered a good omen or a sign of good luck. For example, in some Chinese cultures, it is believed that if a crow cawed while someone was studying, that person would pass their exams. Similarly, in some Native American cultures, it is believed that if a crow cawed while someone was hunting, that person would be successful in their hunt. Overall, the cultural significance of the sound of a crow cawing varies greatly from one culture to another.

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