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Raven
UK
/ˈreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈreɪ.vən/
Translation of "raven" into Russian
Definitions
raven
Noun
UK
/ˈreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈreɪ.vən/
A large, all-black bird of the genus Corvus, especially Corvus corax, noted for its intelligence and deep croaking call.
A raven perched on the castle wall, its croak echoing across the battlements.
(heraldry) A stylised representation of the bird used as a charge on a shield or coat of arms.
The family crest bore a silver raven on a field of blue.
(literary) A deep, glossy black colour resembling that of a raven's plumage.
The velvet cloak was a rich raven that seemed to swallow the candle-light.
raven
Verb
UK
/ˈreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈreɪ.vən/
To seek, seize, or devour as prey or plunder; to feed or prey greedily.
Wolves raven the fallen deer before the hunters can approach.
(intransitive) To eat or devour greedily.
After days without proper food, the sailors ravened on the hardtack.
raven
Adjective
UK
/ˈreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈreɪ.vən/
Having a glossy black color, similar to that of a raven's feathers.
She wore a stunning dress of raven silk that shimmered in the moonlight.
Raven
Proper noun
A female given name originating from the bird.
Raven thanked her guests for coming to the party.
Idioms and phrases
raven hair
She had strikingly raven hair that caught everyone's attention.
вороново черные волосы
У нее были поразительно вороново черные волосы, которые привлекали внимание всех.
raven beauty
Her raven beauty was admired by all in the room.
восхитительная красота
Ее восхитительная красота вызывала восхищение у всех в комнате.
raven eyes
His raven eyes seemed to look right through him.
черные глаза
Его черные глаза, казалось, смотрели прямо сквозь него.
raven locks
She let her raven locks fall freely down her back.
вороново черные локоны
Она позволила своим вороново черным локонам свободно падать по спине.
raven complexion
His raven complexion gave him a mysterious aura.
темный цвет лица
Его темный цвет лица придавал ему загадочную ауру.