jackdaw
1 synonym for jackdaw, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bird of the genus Coloeus that looks like a crow and belongs to the same family.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
daw
How to use jackdaw
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a flock of jackdaws
European jackdaw
It is a plain, everyday word for a bird.
Etymology
The word is a compound of jack and daw. The first part may refer to the bird's call or may come from the name Jack, and daw is itself an old word for the same bird, from Old English.
Full origin of jackdaw →Frequently asked questions
What is a jackdaw?
A jackdaw is a bird of the genus Coloeus. It looks like a crow and is in the same family.
Where do jackdaws nest?
They are traditionally linked with church towers and ruins, where they often like to nest.
What does daw mean?
Daw is another word for a jackdaw, and it forms the second half of the compound.
