Jackdaw: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
jackdaw
[ หdสรฆk.dษห ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น corvo-marinheiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคธเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Dohle
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung gagak
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ wrona siwa
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใตใตใฎ
๐ซ๐ท corbeau
๐ช๐ธ grajo
๐น๐ท karga
๐ฐ๐ท ๊น๋ง๊ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ havran
๐ธ๐ฐ havran
๐จ๐ณ ไน้ธฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrana
๐ฎ๐ธ krรกka
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qara quล
๐ฒ๐ฝ grajo
Etymology
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.
- ...
- 36356 booties
- 36357 psaltery
- 36358 citronella
- 36359 jackdaw
- 36360 asseveration
- 36361 brayed
- 36362 bilabial
- ...