Corbeau

Jan 04, 2011 02:35


Corbeau
adjective

Pronunciation:
[kɔʁbo]

Definition:
French for "raven". In English used to refer to a black-green colour similar to the sheen of oil, or that of a raven's feathers.

Etymology:
From the Latin corvus meaning raven.

Usage:

"After finishing her greatest painting yet, "Green Cow Travels Through Black Hole" Alison marvelled ( Read more... )

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prettygoodword January 4 2011, 14:39:44 UTC
Ooo -- nice one.

---L.

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