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单词 ravenry
释义

ravenryn.

Brit. /ˈreɪvnri/, U.S. /ˈreɪv(ə)nri/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: raven n.1, -ry suffix.
Etymology: < raven n.1 + -ry suffix.
rare.
A place where ravens build their nests, or where they are kept.Ravens are not social breeders, despite the fictional use in quot. 2002.
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1750 C. Smith Antient & Present State of Cork ii. i. 90 Here is a remarkable ravenry, which these birds build yearly.
1888 Nature 26 Apr. 602/2 Nothing short of a reward given on the hatching-off of a ravenry..would insure protection.
2002 R. T. Manners Girl Child Saturday: Bk. 3 vii. 51 He let out a series of squawks that woke up the whole ravenry.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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