English word crow comes from Proto-Indo-European *greh₂-, and later Proto-Germanic *krēaną (To crow, to shout.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *greh₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *krēaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To crow, to shout. |
| crāwan | Old English (ang) | |
| crowen | Middle English (enm) | |
| crow | English (eng) | (music) To test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.. 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. |