crow1
n.
- a large perching bird with mostly glossy black plumage, a heavy bill, and a raucous voice.
[Corvus corone (carrion crow) and related species, family Corvidae.]
- informal an old or ugly woman.
Phrase
- as the crow flies
in a straight line across country. - eat crow
N. Amer. informal be humiliated by having to admit one's defeats or mistakes.
Etymology
OE crāwe, of W. Gmc origin; rel. to crow2.
crow2
v.
(past crowed or crew)
- (of a cock) utter its characteristic loud cry.
- express great pride or triumph, especially in a tone of gloating satisfaction.
n.
- the cry of a cock.
- a sound expressing great pride or triumph.
Etymology
OE crāwan, of W. Gmc origin, rel. to crow1; ult. imitative.