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jackdaw
noun jack·daw \ˈjak-ˌdȯ\
Definition of JACKDAW
1
: a common black and gray bird (Corvus monedula) of Eurasia and northern Africa that is related to but smaller than the carrion crow
2
: grackle 1
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First Known Use of JACKDAW
1543
Rhymes with JACKDAW
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JACKDAW Defined for Kids
jackdaw
noun jack·daw \ˈjak-ˌdȯ\
Definition of JACKDAW for Kids
: a black and gray European bird related to but smaller than a crow
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