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  • Crow
    Crow (1), noun, pl.CroworCrows.
    1. a member of a tribe of American Indians formerly living in Montana and Wyoming and now living in Montana.
    2. the Siouan language of the Crow.

  • crow
    crow (1), noun.
    1. a large, glossy, black bird that has a harsh cry or caw.
    2. any similar and related bird, such as a raven, magpie, or jay.
    3. crow-bar.

  • crow
    crow (2), noun, verb, crowed(orcrew(for 1),crowed,crowing.

  • Crow
    Crow (2), noun.
    the southern constellation Corvus.

  • crow
    expr. as the crow flies, in a straight line; in or by the shortest way.
    Ex. He lives exactly one mile from school as the crow flies.

  • crow
    expr. eat crow, to be forced to do something very disagreeable and humiliating.
    Ex. I suppose Norris has explained our mistake and eaten crow for all of us (W. M. Raine).

  • crow
    expr. have a crow to pick with, (Informal.) to have a complaint or criticism against; have something unpleasant to talk over with.
    Ex. The tenants in this building have a crow to pick with the landlord because he fails to provide the services requi

  • crow
    noun 1. the loud cry of a rooster.
    Ex. The fox started at the crow of the rooster.
    2. a happy sound made by a baby.
    3. (Figurative.) an expression of happiness and pride.
    Ex. a crow of triumph.

  • crow
    v.i. 1. to make the cry of a rooster.
    Ex. The cock crowed as the sun rose.
    2. to make the happy sound of a baby.
    Ex. The baby crowed with laughter.
    3. (Figurative.) to show one's happiness and pride; boast.
    Ex. The winning

Dictionary: Crow

Crow

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb

Pronunciation

/kroʊ/

Definitions

  • (Noun) A large, black bird of the genus Corvus, known for its intelligence and adaptability.
  • (Verb) To make a loud cry, similar to a rooster’s call.
  • (Verb) To boast or gloat about an achievement.

Usage Examples

  • A crow perched on the tree and watched the people below.
  • The rooster began to crow at sunrise.
  • He couldn’t stop crowing about his success in the competition.

Etymology

Derived from Old English *crāwe*, imitative of the bird's cry. Similar words exist in other Germanic languages.

Synonyms

  • Raven (for bird)
  • Boast (for verb)
  • Gloat

Antonyms

  • Silence (for verb)
  • Humble (for verb)

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishCuervo/ˈkweɾβo/
FrenchCorbeau/kɔʁ.bo/
GermanKrähe/ˈkʁɛː.ə/
Hindiकौवा/kauvā/
Tamilகாகம்/kākam/
Teluguకాకి/kāki/
Chinese (Mandarin)乌鸦/wū yā/
Japaneseカラス/karasu/
RussianВорона/vɐˈronə/
Arabicغراب/ɣuraːb/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /krəʊ/

American English: /kroʊ/

Historical Usage

Crows have been mentioned in mythology, folklore, and literature for centuries. In many cultures, they symbolize intelligence, mystery, or omens.

Cultural Nuances

In some Native American traditions, the crow is a trickster figure. In European folklore, crows are sometimes associated with death and misfortune.

More Information

Crows are highly intelligent birds capable of using tools and recognizing human faces. They are found in various habitats worldwide and have been studied for their problem-solving abilities.

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