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jackdaw

Syllabification: (jack·daw)
Pronunciation: /ˈjakˌdô/
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Definition of jackdaw

noun

  • a small, gray-headed crow that typically nests in tall buildings and chimneys, noted for its inquisitiveness.
    • Genus Corvus, family Corvidae: two species, in particular the Eurasian C. monedula

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