crows

Meanings

• noun

  A large, intelligent bird of the raven family, Corvidae, with a distinctive cawing call. They often live in groups and are scavengers.

  - "A murder of crows gathered in the trees."
  - "The crows watched us from the rooftops."
  - "Crows are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills."

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Synonyms

cock-a-doodle-doo , crowbar

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crows
mows , bows , glows , throws

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Variants

List of all variants of crows that leads to same result
as the crow flew , as the crow flies , crow , crows , Crow , Crows , crew , crowed , crowing , stone the crows , carrion crow , carrion crows , crow's feet , crow's foot , crow's-feet , crow's-foot , crow's nest , crow's nests , Jim Crow , Jim Crowism , Jim Crowisms , Jim Crows , Jim Crowed , Jim Crowing

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Etymology

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Old English crāwe, related to crow, cry. The Old English word is derived from Proto-Germanic *krōwaz, which is also the source of the Old Norse kråka, Dutch kraaien, German Krähe, and Old High German chrawo.

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Trivia

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1. Crows are one of the few species of animals that can recognize themselves in mirrors.

2. A group of crows is called a 'murder.'

3. Crows are omnivores and eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, and small animals.

4. Crows have a complex social structure and are known to exhibit cooperative behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. Murder of Crows: A group of crows is called a murder.

2. Corvids: A family of birds that includes crows, ravens, rooks, and magpies.

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Culture

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In various cultures, crows are considered as omens of death or bad luck, while others view them as symbols of rebirth and renewal. Crows have been featured in literature, such as Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,' and in folktales, myths, and legends.

How to Memorize "crows"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of crows perched on a tree or rooftop, cawing loudly. Imagine their black feathers and their sharp, curved beaks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate crows with intelligence and problem-solving skills. Remember that they are scavengers and often live in groups.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crows Calling in the Rain' to remember the definition of a crow: A large, intelligent bird of the raven family, Corvidae, with a distinctive cawing call.

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