corbie
(Australia) Either of two moth species of genus , whose larvae feed on grasses, especially .
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(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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(Scotland) A raven or crow (typically ).
"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.
"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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— Bluesky· May 2026
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