daw
/dɔː/ · daw
noun
- A western jackdaw, Coloeus monedula, a passerine bird in the crow family (Corvidae), more commonly called jackdaw. The daw perched on the windowsill, watching the children play in the garden.
- An idiot, a simpleton; fool. He was called a daw for his foolish decision to invest in the failing company.
Did you know? The western jackdaw is known for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech, often being kept as a pet in medieval times.