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Murder of Crows

Description:

A murder of crows refers to a group or flock of crows. The term 'murder' derives from the Old English word 'murther,' meaning a flock of crows. This collective noun is commonly used to describe a gathering of these intelligent, black-plumed birds.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The murder of crows flew noisily overhead, creating a dark spectacle in the sky.

2. Sarah was amazed by the size of the murder of crows that perched on the telephone lines.

3. The collective noun 'murder' is often used by ornithologists to describe large groups of crows.

As a verb:

1. The scarecrow was placed in the field to murder the crows and protect the crops.

2. The farmer resorted to using loud noises to murder the murder of crows that continuously raided his cornfield.

3. It is illegal to intentionally murder a murder of crows as they are protected wildlife.

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