crow
crow Lexical Profile
crow Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large bird of the genus Corvus, typically possessing entirely black plumage and known for its high intelligence, adaptability, and harsh, guttural call.
"A flock of crows gathered in the barren oak tree, calling loudly to one another across the field."
The loud, shrill, and penetrating cry of a rooster, typically heard in the early morning.
"We were awoken at dawn by the sharp crow of the neighbor's rooster."
• verb
To boast or express great pride and satisfaction, especially in an irritating way that gloats over a victory or someone else's defeat.
"The opposing team's captain began to crow about their decisive victory in the locker room."
To utter the loud, shrill, characteristic cry of a rooster.
"The rooster crowed three times as the sun began to rise over the farm."
• Rhymes for crow
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'crāwe' (the bird) and 'crāwan' (to make a cry), of West Germanic origin. The word is ultimately imitative of the harsh guttural sound made by the bird or a rooster.
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