Definition of CORBIE

corbie

Plural: corbies

Noun

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

Examples

  • A lone CORBIE on the board, strategically placed, yielded unexpected points.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Scrabble Score: 10

corbie: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
corbie: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
corbie: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

corbie: valid Words With Friends Word