corvine

/'kɔ:vain/

Thân thiện

A corvine silhouette perches on a bare branch against the twilight sky.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or resembling a crow: Pertaining to birds of the crow family (Corvidae), which includes crows, ravens, rooks, and jays, or having characteristics similar to these birds.

Usage

• The word "corvine" is a formal, scientific, or literary adjective used to describe attributes, behaviors, or physical features that are characteristic of crows and their relatives. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The birdwatcher noted the bird's corvine intelligence and problem-solving skills.
  • His sharp, corvine features and dark eyes gave him a mysterious appearance.
  • The corvine call echoed through the forest at dusk.

Advanced Usage

• In Zoology/Ornithology: Used to classify or describe species within the Corvidae family.
  • The study focused on corvine social structures and communication.
• In Literature/Descriptive Writing: Used metaphorically to evoke qualities like intelligence, darkness, or a foreboding nature.
  • The tower was guarded by a figure of corvine gloom.

Variants and Related Words

• Corvidae (n): The biological family name for crows, ravens, jays, and magpies.
• Corvid (n): A member of the crow family (Corvidae).

Synonyms

• Crow-like: Having the qualities of a crow.
• Raven-like: Resembling a raven (a specific type of corvid).

Antonyms

• Passerine: Relating to the perching bird order (Passeriformes), which is a much broader category. Not all passerines are corvids.
• Non-passerine: Relating to bird orders other than passerines.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or resembling a crow