jackdaw

/'dʤækdɔ:/

Thân thiện

A jackdaw collects shiny trinkets for its nest.

Definition

Noun 1. A common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery: A small, intelligent bird of the crow family (Corvus monedula), native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa. It is characterized by its black plumage with a distinctive grey nape and pale eyes. It is known for its inquisitive nature and habit of collecting and hiding shiny objects.

Examples of Usage

• The jackdaw built its nest in the old church tower.
• We watched a pair of jackdaws foraging for food on the lawn.
• The jackdaw is known for its intelligence and social behavior.

Advanced Usage

• Collective noun: A group of jackdaws can be called a "clattering" or a "train."
  • A clattering of jackdaws noisily descended upon the field.

Variants and Related Words

• Daw (noun): An archaic or poetic term for a jackdaw.
• Corvid (noun): The biological family () to which jackdaws belong, including crows, ravens, rooks, and magpies.

Synonyms

• Corvus monedula (noun): The scientific Latin name.
• Western jackdaw (noun): The full common name used to distinguish it from other species.
• Eurasian jackdaw (noun): Another common name specifying its range.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• As thieving as a jackdaw: Used to describe someone who has a habit of taking small items, often without malicious intent but out of curiosity or a desire to collect.
  • Be careful with your shiny keys around him; he's as thieving as a jackdaw.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery

Từ đồng nghĩa

• daw
• Corvus monedula