corbie

Meaning

Noun

• A raven or crow (typically Corvus corax).
• Either of two moth species of genus Oncopera (genus), whose larvae feed on grasses, especially Oncopera intricata (species).

Origin

• From Middle French corbeau, from Old French corb (from Latin corvus ("raven")) or Old French corbel ("crow") (from Late Latin corbellus, from Latin corvus). See also Norman corbin.