First Known Use: before 12th century
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1crow
noun \ˈkrō\
Definition of CROW
1
: any of various large usually entirely glossy black passerine birds (family Corvidae and especially genus Corvus)
2
capitalized a : a member of an American Indian people of the region between the Platte and Yellowstone rivers b : the language of the Crow people
3
capitalized : corvus
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Origin of CROW
Middle English crowe, from Old English crāwe; akin to Old High German krāwa crow, Old English crāwan to crow
Rhymes with CROW
beau, blow, bow, bro, Chou, do, doe, dough, floe, flow, foe, fro, froe, glow, go, grow, ho, hoe, jo, Jo, joe, know, lo, low, mho, mot, mow, no, No, O, oh, owe, Poe, pow, pro, rho, roe, row, Rowe, schmo, sew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, sow, stow, Stowe, strow, though, throe, throw, toe, tow, trow, whoa, woe, yo
2crow
verb
: to make the loud, high sound that a rooster makes or a similar sound
: to talk in a way that shows too much pride about something you have done : to brag loudly or joyfully
crowed \ˈkrōd\ also in sense 1 chiefly British crew \ˈkrü\ crow·ing
Full Definition of CROW
intransitive verb
1
: to make the loud shrill sound characteristic of a cock
2
: to utter a sound expressive of pleasure
3
a : to exult gloatingly especially over the distress of another b : to brag exultantly or blatantly
transitive verb
: to say with self-satisfaction
See crow defined for English-language learners
Origin of CROW
Middle English, from Old English crāwan
First Known Use: before 12th century
Synonym Discussion of CROW
boast, brag, vaunt, crow mean to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments. boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration <boasts of every trivial success>, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride <the town boasts one of the best museums in the area>. brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself <bragging of their exploits>. vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag <vaunted his country's military might>. crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging <crowed after winning the championship>.
3crow
noun
Definition of CROW
1
: the cry of the cock
2
: a triumphant cry
First Known Use of CROW
13th century
CROW Defined for Kids
1crow
noun \ˈkrō\
Definition of CROW for Kids
1
: a glossy black bird that has a harsh cry
2
cap : a member of an American Indian people of Montana
3
: the language of the Crow people
2crow
verb
crowedcrow·ing
Definition of CROW for Kids
1
: to make the loud cry of a rooster
2
: to make sounds of delight
3
: 1boast 1 <“How clever I am,” he crowed … — J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan>
4
: to say with delight <“You should have told me today was your birthday!” she crowed.>
3crow
noun
Definition of CROW for Kids
1
: the cry of a rooster
2
: a cry of triumph
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