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jackdaw

/ˈdʒækˌdɔː/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, black-and-gray bird in the crow family, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

    - "The jackdaw is a common bird in Europe."
    - "Jackdaws are known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities."

Synonyms

Eurasian jackdaw , European jackdaw , daw , western jackdaw
Rhymes
Words rhyming with jackdaw
caw , draw , jaw
Variants
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jackdaw , jackdaws
Etymology
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The name 'jackdaw' comes from the Old English word 'geac' or 'geax,' meaning 'jack' or 'chattering jackdaw'.


Trivia
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  1. Jackdaws are omnivorous and eat a variety of foods, including fruits, nuts, seeds, insects, and small animals.

  2. Jackdaws have a distinctive call that sounds like 'kaw-kaw-kaw'.

  3. Jackdaws are highly social birds and live in large flocks called 'mobs'.

  4. Jackdaws have a unique ability to mimic human speech and other sounds.


Related Concepts
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  1. Corvid: Jackdaws belong to the Corvid family, which also includes crows, ravens, and rooks.


Culture
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In European folklore, jackdaws are often associated with thieves and mischief. They have been depicted in literature and art as cunning and clever birds.

How to Memorize "jackdaw"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a jackdaw as a large, black-and-gray bird with a curved beak and a crest on its head.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jackdaw' with the image of a thieving, mischievous bird.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Jack is a clever Daw' to memorize the word 'jackdaw'.


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