raven

Meanings

• noun

  A large, all-black bird with a distinctive croaking call and a sharp, curved beak. It is a common bird of prey in the Northern Hemisphere.

  - "The raven is a symbol of death and darkness in many cultures."
  - "The raven's wingspan can reach up to 2 feet."
  - "Ravens are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹeɪvən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹævən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with raven
haven , aven , gaven

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Variants

List of all variants of raven that leads to same result
raven , ravens , ravin , ravened , ravener , raveners , ravening , night raven , night ravens , Black Raven , Houston , Sam Houston , Samuel Houston

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Etymology

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Old English 'hræfen' or 'hrafn'

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Trivia

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1. Ravens are the largest of all songbirds.

2. Ravens are able to mimic human speech.

3. Ravens are monogamous birds and mate for life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Corvid: Ravens belong to the Corvid family, which also includes crows, rooks, and magpies.

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Culture

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In literature, the raven is famously known as the bird in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven', where it symbolizes mourning and loss. In Norse mythology, the raven is a symbol of Odin and represents wisdom and knowledge.

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1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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