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raven-messenger

raven-messenger noun: a messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive.

Noun

raven-messenger (plural raven-messengers)

  1. A messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive.

Synonyms of raven-messenger

Forms of raven-messenger

pluralraven-messengers

Origin of raven-messenger

From raven + messenger. From the Biblical story of Noah, who released a raven after a flood to see if it had receded, but the bird did not return in a timely fashion.

Questions about raven-messenger

What does raven-messenger mean?
Raven-messenger means a messenger or news-bringer who takes too long to arrive.
What part of speech is raven-messenger?
Raven-messenger is a noun.
What is the plural of raven-messenger?
The plural of raven-messenger is raven-messengers.

Words near raven-messenger in the dictionary

  1. raven parrots
  2. raven's bone
  3. raven's duck
  4. raven's foot
  5. raven-haired
  6. raven-messenger
  7. raven-messengers
  8. Ravena
  9. ravenala
  10. ravenalas
  11. Ravenclaw

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