Ravenclaw

//ˈɹeɪvənˌklɔː// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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.

    "“Let's go, Ravenclaws!” Kristen cheered loudly. Lizbeth laughed and nudged her in the arm. “You're such a dork,” she told her. “They're just warming up.”"

Example

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"“Let's go, Ravenclaws!” Kristen cheered loudly. Lizbeth laughed and nudged her in the arm. “You're such a dork,” she told her. “They're just warming up.”"

Etymology

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

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