English Explanatory Dictionary

Ravenclaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person having traits associated with Ravenclaw house from the Harry Potter series, including intelligence, creativity, and love of learning or an affinity for eagles or the colours blue and bronze.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹeɪvənˌklɔː/ En-us-Ravenclaw.oga

Word forms

Ravenclaw Ravenclaws

Etymology

Coined by British author and philanthropist J. K. Rowling, from raven + claw.

Derived words

Ravenclawish

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