corbeau
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le corbeau
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (animal)
2. (figurative) (author of anonymous letters)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. poison-pen-letter writer
L’identité du corbeau resta un mystère jusqu’au bout.The identity of the poison-pen-letter writer remained a mystery until the end.
a. corbel
Les corniches sont soutenues par des corbeaux sculptés.The cornices are supported by carved corbels.
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