Corvus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of birds: The type genus of the family Corvidae, comprising large, typically black, passerine birds such as crows and ravens.
    • A constellation: A small, faint constellation in the southern hemisphere, depicted as a crow or raven.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Genus):
    • The common raven is classified under the genus Corvus.
    • Corvus includes some of the most intelligent bird species.
  • Noun (Constellation):
    • Corvus is located near the constellations Virgo and Hydra.
    • We tried to spot the faint stars of Corvus in the night sky.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy: Used to specify the genus level in biological classification.
    • The study focused on tool-use behavior within the genus Corvus.
  • In astronomy and mythology: Often mentioned in contexts relating to ancient star lore.
    • In myth, the constellation Corvus is associated with a story involving Apollo.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corvid (n): A member of the bird family Corvidae, which includes crows, ravens, jays, and magpies.
    • Jays and magpies are also corvids, but belong to different genera.
  • Corvine (adj): Of or relating to crows or ravens; resembling a crow.
    • The sculpture had a corvine shape.
Synonyms
  • Crow (n): A common name for many species within the genus .
  • Raven (n): A common name for the larger species within the genus , such as .
Related Phrases

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in modern English. Its usage is primarily technical/scientific.)

Noun
  1. type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens
  2. a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo

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