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Raven

A large black passerine bird (Corvus corax), similar to the crow, but larger. It is native of the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and America, and is noted for its sagacity.

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Eat 76% connected

of Eat

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Feed 76% connected

of Fee

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Forage 76% connected

The act of foraging; search for provisions, etc.

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Seize 76% connected

To fall or rush upon suddenly and lay hold of; to gripe or grasp suddenly; to reach and grasp.

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Derivationally related 4

Pig 74% connected

A piggin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pig 74% connected

A piggin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Predation 74% connected

The act of pillaging.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Predation 74% connected

The act of pillaging.

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Devour 92% connected

To eat up with greediness; to consume ravenously; to feast upon like a wild beast or a glutton; to prey upon.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Guttle 92% connected

To put into the gut; to swallow greedily; to gorge; to gormandize. [Obs.] L'Estrange.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pig 92% connected

A piggin.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Predate 92% connected

To date anticipation; to affix to (a document) an earlier than the actual date; to antedate; as, a predated deed or letter.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Prey 92% connected

Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war; spoil; booty; plunder.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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