As a noun, a crow is a large, black bird known for its loud cawing and clever behavior. As a verb, to crow is to make a loud, proud sound, or to brag loudly about success.
From Old English *crāwe*, imitative of the bird’s harsh call. The verb developed from the sound, similar to how we use *caw* or *rooster crow*.
Crows can recognize human faces and remember people who treat them badly or kindly—some even bring small gifts to friendly humans. The idea of ‘crowing’ with pride matches the bird’s loud, confident calls announcing, “I’m here and I matter.”
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