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tame raven


Meanings
  • noun

    A raven that has been trained to behave in a controlled manner around humans.

    - "The tame raven perched on her arm, eyeing the crowd with curiosity."
    - "Jules Verne's novel 'The Tame Raven' tells the story of a man who trains a raven to help him in his adventures."

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raven , ravens , ravin , ravened , ravener , raveners , ravening , night raven , night ravens , Black Raven , Houston , Sam Houston , Samuel Houston
Etymology
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The term 'tame raven' is a compound of two words: 'tame' meaning to train or domesticate, and 'raven' referring to the bird species.


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  1. Taming a raven is a challenging task, as they are highly intelligent and independent birds. It can take years of patience and dedication to train a raven.

  2. The tame raven's beak is very strong, making it capable of crushing nuts and bones. In some cultures, this strength is seen as a symbol of power and determination.


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  1. Trained birds: The practice of taming birds, including ravens, for companionship, entertainment, or performance.


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In literature, the tame raven is often used as a symbol of transformation and intelligence. In the novel 'Edgar Allan Poe and The Tame Raven,' the raven serves as a companion and confidant to the protagonist, helping him solve mysteries.

How to Memorize "tame raven"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a raven in a cage, with a trainer nearby, offering it food. Imagine the raven's beady eyes following the trainer's every move.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tame' with the idea of control and the word 'raven' with the image of a large, intelligent bird. Remember, a tame raven is a trained raven.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Trained Ravens Aren't Vicious Everyday.' This can help you remember that tame ravens are not wild and unpredictable like their untamed counterparts.


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