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corvine bird

corvine bird

8.9
A bird in the crow family like a crow or raven
  • noun
translation icon : ave córvida
  • The raven, a large corvine bird, is known for its intelligence and adaptability.

Examples

  • Many corvine birds display remarkable problem-solving skills in the wild.

  • The magpie is another member of the corvine bird family and is common across Europe.

  • The corvine bird cawed loudly in the tree.

  • Many corvine birds are known for their intelligence.

  • The raven, a large corvine bird, is often seen scavenging for food in urban areas.

  • Many species of corvine birds, like crows and jays, are highly social and intelligent.

  • In folklore, corvine birds are often associated with mystery and intelligence.

Surface Forms

corvine bird singular
corvine birds plural

Morphology

corvine + bird

The phrase is fully compositional: 'corvine' means 'crow-like' (or pertaining to crows) and 'bird' names the animal, so 'corvine bird' straightforwardly denotes a bird belonging to or resembling crows. This modifier+noun pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Corvine bird comes from the old Latin word 'corvus' for 'crow'. So corvine means 'crow-like' and bird names a bird, which is why corvine bird means a bird of the crow family, like crows, ravens, and jays.