Corvus
Definition
- 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
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type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens
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a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo
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