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jackdaw

jack·daw [ ják dàw ] (plural jack·daws)


noun 
Definition:
 
noisy black bird: a medium-sized noisy bird of the crow family known for stealing things, especially shiny objects. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Corvus monedula.

[Mid-16th century. < the name Jack]
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