crow

crow · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large black bird of the genus Corvus, known for its intelligence and distinctive cawing call.

  2. 2.

    (Of a rooster) to make its characteristic loud cry.

  3. 3.

    The cry of a rooster, especially at dawn.

  4. 4.

    To boast or express triumph.

Forms

plural: crows

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    as the crow flies — in a straight line, the shortest distance
  • •
    eat crow — to admit one's mistake humbly
  • •
    crow's feet — wrinkles at the outer corners of the eyes
  • •
    stone the crows — British exclamation of surprise

Related words

See also: blackbird, raven, rook
Synonyms: raven, rook

Etymology

From Old English crawe, imitative of the bird's call. Related to German Krahe and Dutch kraai.