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Definition of jackdaw

jackdaw

/ˈdʒæk.dɔː/
jack · daw
Plural:jackdaws
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jackdaw Lexical Profile

jackdaw Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, highly sociable bird of the crow family native to Eurasia and North Africa, characterized by black plumage with a distinctive silvery-grey nape, pale eyes, and a reputation in folklore for stealing shiny objects.

Example

"A pair of inquisitive jackdaws nested in the crumbling stonework of the old church tower."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

jack smelt
jackal
jackalberry
jackdaw
jacket
jackfruit
jackhammer

Word Origin & Etymology

From the mid-16th century, formed by combining the familiar name 'Jack' (often applied to small or common animals, or possibly imitating its call) and 'daw', from Old English 'dawe', the traditional native name for the bird.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jackdaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jackdaw
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