any of several species of large birds with glossy plumage, a heavy beak, rounded wings, and a raucous cry, esp the carrion crow (Corvus corone) or hooded crow (Corvus corone cornix): genus Corvus
informal an ugly old woman
as the crow flies
in a direct line, usu as distinct from the overland route
eat crow
NAmer, informal to be forced to accept humiliation or defeat; to eat humble pie
[Old English crāwe; related to Old English crāwan crow2]