An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Crow. A small but fairly conspicuous → constellation in the Southern Hemisphere lying south and west of → Virgo and east of → Crater.

Etymology (EN): L. corvus “raven,” Gk. korax “raven,” korone “crow,” PIE base *qer-, *qor-, imitative of harsh sounds, cf. Pers. kalâq, Skt. kâkola- “raven.”

Etymology (PE): Kalâq, Mid.Pers. warag, varâq “crow,” Lori qelâ, Kordi qel, cf. Skt. kâkola- “raven,” PIE base *qer-, *qor-, as above.