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corbie

(Australia) Either of two moth species of genus , whose larvae feed on grasses, especially .

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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia) Either of two moth species of genus , whose larvae feed on grasses, especially .

: From parrots we got to corbies, or ravens, and he told us with infinite humour a story of a certain tame bird of this description, whose constant delight was to do mischief, and to plague all mankind and beastkind.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Scotland) A raven or crow (typically ).

Origin: From , from (from ) or (from , from ). See also. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"corbie" means: A raven or crow (typically ).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"corbie" means: A raven or crow (typically ).. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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  • “Guess they’re letting @corbie.bsky.social write the headlines again?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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