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raven

/ˈreɪ.vən/

ravennoun

ravens

/ˈreɪ.vən/

Definitions

A large, all-black bird of the genus Corvus, especially Corvus corax, noted for its intelligence and deep croaking call.

A raven perched on the castle wall, its croak echoing across the battlements.

(heraldry) A stylised representation of the bird used as a charge on a shield or coat of arms.

The family crest bore a silver raven on a field of blue.

(literary) A deep, glossy black colour resembling that of a raven's plumage.

The velvet cloak was a rich raven that seemed to swallow the candle-light.

ravenverb

ravened

Past Simple

ravened

Past Participle

ravening

Gerund

Definitions

To seek, seize, or devour as prey or plunder; to feed or prey greedily.

Wolves raven the fallen deer before the hunters can approach.

(intransitive) To eat or devour greedily.

After days without proper food, the sailors ravened on the hardtack.

ravenadjective

/ˈreɪ.vən/

Generally non-gradable; comparative and superlative forms are extremely rare.

Translations

вороной

She wore a dress of raven black.

Она надела платье вороного цвета.

Additional translations

вороний

Definitions

Having a glossy black color, similar to that of a raven's feathers.

She wore a stunning dress of raven silk that shimmered in the moonlight.

Synonyms

ravenproper noun

Definitions

A female given name originating from the bird.

Raven thanked her guests for coming to the party.