Raven

Definition of Raven

Rav´en   Pronunciation: răv´'nd
n.1.(Zool.) A large black passerine bird (Corvus corax), similar to the crow, but larger, and has a harsh, loud call. It is native of the northern parts of Europe, Asia and America, and is noted for its sagacity.
Sea raven
(Zool.) the cormorant.
a.1.Of the color of the raven; jet black; as, raven curls; raven darkness.
n.1.Rapine; rapacity.
2.Prey; plunder; food obtained by violence.
v. t.1.
[imp. & p. p. Ravened (răv"'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Ravening.]
1.To obtain or seize by violence.
2.To devour with great eagerness.
Like rats that ravin down their proper bane.
- Shak.
v. i.1.To prey with rapacity; to be greedy; to show rapacity.
Benjamin shall raven as a wolf.
- Gen. xlix. 27.

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