crow

¹crow

noun \ˈkrō\

Definition of CROW

1

: any of various large usually entirely glossy black passerine birds (family Corvidae and especially genus Corvus)

2

capitalized a : a member of an American Indian people of the region between the Platte and Yellowstone rivers b : the language of the Crow people

3

capitalized : corvus

4

: humble pie <the braggart was forced to eat crow>

— as the crow flies

: in a straight line

Origin of CROW

Middle English crowe, from Old English crāwe; akin to Old High German krāwa crow, Old English crāwan to crow

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

Rhymes with CROW

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