Difference between Corvus and Crow

What is the difference between Corvus and Crow?

Corvus as a proper noun is a constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a crow. it lies south of the constellation virgo. while Crow as a noun is a bird, usually black, of the genus corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.

Corvus

Part of speech: proper noun

Definition: A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a crow. It lies south of the constellation Virgo.

Crow

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.A bar of iron with a beak, crook, or claw; a bar of iron used as a lever; a crowbar.The cry of the rooster.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in joy, gaiety, or defiance.To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure.

Example sentence: I am prepared to oppose a Jim Crow army till I rot in jail.

We hope you now know whether to use Corvus or Crow in your sentence.

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