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Jackdaw: meaning, definitions and examples

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jackdaw

 

[ หˆdส’รฆk.dษ”ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The jackdaw is a medium-sized bird belonging to the crow family, known for its distinctive grey and black plumage. They are intelligent and social creatures, often found in groups. Jackdaws are known for their loud calls and can often be seen foraging for food in open fields or scavenging near human habitats. They have a strong association with mythology and folklore, symbolizing cunning and adaptability.

Synonyms

bird, crow, raven

Examples of usage

  • A jackdaw perched on the fence.
  • The jackdaw is known for its curious nature.
  • We spotted a flock of jackdaws in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "jackdaw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corvo-marinheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅˆเค•เฅเคธเคกเฅ‰

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dohle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung gagak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrona siwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ตใ‚ตใ‚ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท corbeau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นŒ๋งˆ๊ท€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ havran

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ havran

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนŒ้ธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrana

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรกka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€า“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara quลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grajo

Word origin

The term 'jackdaw' originates from Old English 'geac,' which means 'jackdaw' or 'a type of crow.' The word developed through Middle English as 'jakdaw,' referring specifically to the jackdaw species (Corvus monedula). This bird's name is thought to stem from the use of 'jack' as a diminutive form in various names during the medieval period, combined with 'daw,' which is an old term referring to a crow or similar bird. Over the centuries, the jackdaw has been depicted in literature and folklore, often symbolizing cleverness and resourcefulness. The species is widespread across Europe and Asia, adapting well to urban environments, leading to its common presence in human-inhabited areas. This adaptability likely contributes to why the jackdaw is often associated with humans in cultural references.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,359, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.