Raven

Raven

A raven is one of several larger-bodied members of the genus Corvus—but in Europe and North America the Common Raven is normally implied. They have black plumage and large beaks.

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Famous quotes containing the word raven:

    “Does wisdom perhaps appear on the earth as a raven which is inspired by the smell of carrion?”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “O, it comes o’er my memory
    As doth the raven o’er the infected house,
    Boding to all!”
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