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corvine

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːvʌɪn/
Definition of corvine

adjective

  • of or like a raven or crow, especially in colour: this attractive member of the corvine family in appearance they are distinctly corvine

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin corvinus, from corvus 'raven'

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Definition of corvine in the US English dictionary
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