English dictionary
crow
/kr/oU/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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black birds having a raucous call
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the cry of a cock (or an imitation of it)
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a member of the Siouan people formerly living in eastern Montana
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a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo
Synonyms corvusSource: WordNet 3.0
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an instance of boastful talk
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a Siouan language spoken by the Crow
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A bird, usually black, of the genus <i>Corvus</i>, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles. It has a harsh, croaking note. See <u>Caw</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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dwell on with satisfaction
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express pleasure verbally
ExamplesShe crowed with joy.
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utter shrill sounds
ExamplesThe cocks crowed all morning.
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To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance.
Source: webster1913