Caws

/kɔz/ verb

Definition

Makes the loud, harsh cry characteristic of a crow or raven.

Etymology

From Middle English 'cawen,' imitative of the sound crows actually make. This onomatopoeia has remained relatively unchanged for centuries.

Kelly Says

Crows are so intelligent that they recognize individual human faces and hold grudges—researchers have shown that crows who are trapped and banded will scold and avoid those specific people for years, and even tell other crows about them.

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