Simple Definition of raven

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raven

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noun

plural ravens
: a bird that has shiny black feathers and looks like a crow but is larger

raven

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adjective

always used before a noun
literary : shiny and black
raven hair

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“Raven.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/raven. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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