Ravenclaw
//ˈɹeɪvənˌklɔː// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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
More examples"“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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