raven
//ˈreɪ.vən//
Noun
ravenSingular
ravensPlural
1
A large, heavily built black bird with a deep hoarse call, belonging to the crow family.
A raven perched on the old oak tree and let out a deep, hoarse call.
2
Used as a symbol of ill omen, death, or mystery in literature and folklore.
In the poem, the raven appears as a symbol of death and despair.
Verb
ravenInfinitive
ravensPresent tense
ravenedPast tense
ravenedPast participle
raveningPresent participle
ravensThird-person singular
1
To hunt or devour prey greedily; to feed voraciously.
The wolves ravened through the forest, hunting for prey.
2
To plunder or seize by force.
The invaders ravened the village, taking everything of value.
Adjective
ravenCanonical form
1
Of a glossy black color, especially referring to hair.
She has beautiful raven hair that shines in the sunlight.