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genus Corvus

genus Corvus

8.1
A group of birds that includes crows and ravens
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈkɔrvəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Corvus
  • The genus Corvus includes both the common raven and several species of crows.

Examples

  • Scientists debate how many species belong to the genus Corvus.

  • The genus Corvus includes many species of intelligent birds.

  • Birdwatchers often look for members of the genus Corvus in rural and urban environments alike.

  • Did you know that genus Corvus has some of the smartest birds?

  • Birdwatchers often look for members of the genus Corvus in rural and urban environments alike.

  • Scientists debate how many species belong to the genus Corvus.

  • The genus Corvus includes both the common raven and several species of crows.

Synonyms

Corvus
vsgenus Corvus
  • Specialized
9.5

A group of birds that includes crows and ravens

is the same concept but phrased as the principal group within that family

Surface Forms

genus Corvus singular
genera Corvus plural

Morphology

genus + Corvus

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Corvus' is the specific genus name for crows and ravens, so the phrase literally denotes that taxonomic group. Taxonomic naming is a standard, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Genus Corvus comes from the Latin word Corvus, which means 'raven' or 'crow'. Scientists use the name to group similar birds, so genus Corvus now refers to the group that includes crows and ravens.