CORVUS

Corvus, genus Corvus

(noun) type genus of the Corvidae: crows and ravens

Corvus, Crow

(noun) a small quadrilateral constellation in the southern hemisphere near Virgo

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

corvus (plural corvi)

(historical) A hooked ram for destroying walls.

(historical) A grappling hook in Ancient Roman naval warfare.

Etymology

Proper noun

Corvus

(constellation) A constellation of the southern sky south of the constellation Virgo, said to resemble a crow.

Source: Wiktionary



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23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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