Night Raven (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Nocturnal or crepuscular herons.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Night Heron

Hypernyms

• Heron

Hyponyms

• Black-crowned Night Heron
• Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Meaning ²

Any bird that cries at night.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• The night raven's haunting call echoed through the deserted forest.
• In many cultures, the night raven is considered a symbol of mystery and death.
• A lone night raven perched on the windowsill, its mournful cries keeping me awake.
• The night raven's distinctive call was often heard in the darkness, a sound that sent shivers down the spines of the villagers.
• According to legend, the night raven's cries could foretell the coming of a great storm.