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corvine

corvine

9.9
Like a crow or a raven, often black with glossy feathers and a sharp beak
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔrvaɪn/
translation icon : corvino
  • The bird's corvine features included its glossy black feathers and sharp beak.

Examples

  • His costume had a distinctly corvine appearance, complete with faux feathers and a pointed beak.

  • With a corvine intelligence, the raven solved the puzzle quickly.

  • Look at that corvine!

  • I saw a corvine bird yesterday.

  • The bird's corvine features, such as its black plumage and sharp claws, made it easily recognizable in the park.

  • With its corvine characteristics, the raven showcased its intelligence and adaptability in its environment.

  • The artist captured the bird's corvine elegance in her painting, emphasizing its sleek body and distinctive beak.

Compounds

corvine bird
8.9

A bird in the crow family like a crow or raven

Surface Forms

corvine positive

Morphology

corvine = corv + ine

The root 'corv-' is a Latin combining form (not a productive standalone English base), so learners cannot reliably infer 'relating to crows' from the parts.

Etymology

Corvine comes from the Latin word corvus, which means 'crow'. So corvine simply means 'like a crow' and is used for birds, features, or things that look or act like crows.