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corvus

/ˈkɔːr.vəs/

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noun

/ˈkɔːr.vəs/C1formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее небольшое созвездие в южном полушарии рядом с Девой, или род птиц, включающий ворон и воронов.

A proper noun referring to a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo, or the genus of birds including crows and ravens.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo.

    ruВорон

    • Corvus is visible in the night sky during spring.
    • The constellation Corvus contains several notable stars.
    • Astronomers study the Corvus constellation for its unique shape.

    Synonymscrowraven

  2. Genus of birdsC1formalscientific

    The type genus of the Corvidae family, which includes crows and ravens.

    ruВорон

    • The Corvus genus is known for its highly intelligent species.
    • Ravens belong to the Corvus genus.
    • Ornithologists study the behavior of Corvus birds extensively.
Forms
  • corvi plural form
  • corvuses plural form
  • corvi' possessive plural form
  • corvuses' possessive plural form
  • corvus's possessive singular form