Corvus

[kawr-vuhs]

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Corvi 

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

Corvus

/ ˈkɔːvəs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corvus¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corvus¹

Latin: raven