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corvus

/kɔːrvəs/ noun · British & US
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What does corvus mean?

noun

A genus of medium to large-sized, often black birds, including crows, ravens, and rooks. The term is also used to refer to a crow or raven in general.

Example

"The corvus perched on the windowsill, watching the humans with its piercing gaze."

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