Corvus

American  

[kawr-vuhs] / ˈkɔr vəs /

noun

Astronomy.

• Corvi
  genitive

1. the Crow, or the Raven, a southern constellation bordered by Virgo, Hydra, and Crater.

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Corvus British  

/ ˈkɔːvəs /

noun

1. a small quadrilateral-shaped constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Hydra

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Etymology

Origin of Corvus

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, in phrase Sterre Ala Corvi “(the) star Ala Corvi,” i.e., “Wing of the Crow,” from Latin

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Example Sentences

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Corvus Corvi

So far, he said, the summit has led to investment in Washington from Norway and Finland, including Norwegian alternative-energy company Corvus Energy opening a maritime battery factory in Bellingham.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2022

“The government, using purchasing power to change the world, is also very important for us,” said Geir Bjorkeli, the chief executive of Corvus.

From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2021

Between the deaths of the younger Corvus V and his half-sister Leta Lestrange, it’s not clear that there are actually any Lestranges left to carry on the name.

From The Verge ● Nov. 26, 2018

But Wash feels the ambiguity of his good luck from the day he and Titch first climb Corvus Peak to scout the terrain for the experiment.

From The New Yorker ● Sep. 17, 2018

They are brought to a sense of duty, and restored to their country, by Marcus Valerius Corvus, dictator.

From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Titus Livius

Milan almost found a breakthrough in the 36th minute when Alexis Saelemaekers picked out Christian Pulisic, but the American winger's shot was kept out by Corvi.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

“He is the brightest and smartest guy I worked with at Boeing,” said Carolyn Corvi, a former executive at the company.

From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2018

Even as the production rate climbed, Corvi moved the executives, administrative staff and engineers into offices overlooking the assembly areas inside the factory, reducing the site to two-thirds of its previous size.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2016

Previously, only two independent directors were familiar with aspects of the airline business: Carolyn Corvi is a retired vice president and general manager of airplane programs at Boeing Co.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2016

Michelangelo had his workshop in the Macello de' Corvi, but we know very little about the details of his life there.

From The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by John Addington Symonds

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