krage

Krage is a Danish noun meaning crow, referring to birds of the genus Corvus. In Danish usage, the term covers several crow species and appears in everyday language as well as folklore and literature, where the crow is sometimes associated with omen, wit, or mystery.

In addition to its dictionary sense, krage occurs in onomastics and place names. It can appear as a surname or as part of toponyms, reflecting historical or cultural associations with the bird in Danish landscapes and communities.

Etymology and cognates: Krage belongs to the Germanic language family and has cognates in other North Germanic languages that name the crow. The term illustrates how the same basic bird was named across related languages, contributing to cross-cultural references to the crow in the region.

Notes: The word is primarily used in Danish contexts. In other languages, different words are used for the crow, and spelling differences may occur. See also crow for broader information about related birds and terms in other languages.