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ravenette

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English

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Etymology

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From raven +‎ -ette, after brunette.

Noun

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ravenette (plural ravenettes)

  1. (rare) A raven-haired person (especially a woman).
    • 2010, Ashley M. Carter, Devilry Hunters, [Bloomington, Ind.]: Xlibris, →ISBN, page 84:
      He was caught off guard by the ravenette leaping into his arms, his wide eyes softening at the sobs reaching his ears.
    • 2012 fall/winter, Matt Fountain, “Holiday in Chesterport”, in Holiday Guide[1], San Luis Obispo, Calif.: New Times Media Group, page 53:
      The green eyed ravenette grabbed Capgras’ bottle of Powers off the bar, raised it over her head and brought it down with a crash.
    • 2014, The Chatman Sisters [i.e., Shellyta, Lora, Jessyka, and Zoe], Gifted Chains: Unlocked Beginnings, [Bloomington, Ind.]: Xlibris, →ISBN, page 71:
      The moment his hand came in contact, the ravenette’s body twitched greatly as his face twisted in pain.
    • 2018, Brandon Varnell, Enclave (The Executioner Series; 3)‎[2], [s.l.]: Kitsune Incorporated, →ISBN, →OCLC:
      “That's my boss lady. Smart, strong, and super sexy,” he said, giving the ravenette an exaggerated wink.
    • 2020 September, Darcy Encarnacion, “When It Falls”, in Scribbles[3], volume 1, number 1, Manila: De La Salle University Writers’ Guild, page 14:
      The ravenette smiled. Today was her little sister’s birthday, and what better way to commemorate than eating salad brimmed with the freshest of fruits. Following Tala, Amihan felt her heart sore. Luscious short brown hair, almond-shaped eyes, gleaming smiles, there is no one as extravagant as her beloved, Bagwis.