Definition of raven

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rav·en ²    (rvn) KEY  

VERB:
rav·ened , rav·en·ing , rav·ens
VERB:
tr.

1. To consume greedily; devour.
2. To seek or seize as prey or plunder.

VERB:
intr.

1. To seek or seize prey or plunder.
2. To eat ravenously.

NOUN:

Variant of ravin.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Middle English ravin, raven, rapine, plunder, prey ; see ravin

OTHER FORMS:
raven·er (Noun)

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